Clinical Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

CommonSpirit Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue) for a variety of tests. You will work with basic lab techniques, ensure accurate labeling, and uphold safety while maintaining a commitment to learning and professional growth.

Six months of microbiology lab experience and six months in an acute care facility are required, along with knowledge of laboratory terminology,

Qualifications

• Six (6) months experience in a Microbiology Laboratory and/or Microbiology coursework.
• Six (6) months experience in an acute care facility.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory terminology, aseptic technique, laboratory tests and specimen handling and proper safe technique in the handling of hazardous materials and biological specimens.

Responsibilities

• Provides a safe environment for patients, families and customers based on age-specific needs.
• Accurately labels specimens.
• Use standard technique, successfully collects blood either by venipuncture or capillary puncture, following established procedures and protocols.
• Often provides co-worker support with difficult collections.
• Fully competent in the collection of venipuncture and capillary blood collections on patients including newborns.
• Successfully collects blood within 2 attempts, at a rate of one collection per 5-10 minutes.
• Meets goal of 30 minutes from order to in-lab time 80% of the time for STAT draws.

Skills

Microbiology experience

Aseptic technique

Specimen handling

Venipuncture knowledge

Job description

Mercy General Hospital in Sacramento is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue) for a variety of tests. You will work with basic lab techniques, ensure accurate labeling, and uphold safety while maintaining a commitment to learning and professional growth.

Six months of microbiology lab experience and six months in an acute care facility are required, along with knowledge of laboratory terminology,