Diagnostic Lab Assistant I - Patient Care & Testing

Dignity Health; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process a variety of patient specimens for diagnostic testing, supporting clinicians and patient care. You will maintain safety practices, follow CA regulations, perform phlebotomy including arterial draws when certified, prepare slides, and manage specimens with attention to quality and timeliness.

This role requires CPT-1, CPR/BLS, CA Phlebotomy Technician I license, and strong communication;

Qualifications

• Must have CPT-1 certification and CPR/BLS (AHA) approved.
• CA Phlebotomy Technician I license required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow OSHA and HIPAA; maintain universal precautions.
• Prepare, process, and handle specimens with correct labeling and timing.
• Perform phlebotomy, including arterial blood collection when certified.
• Prepare slides (Wright Stain, Gram Stain) for CLS review.
• Batch/send specimens to appropriate testing facilities.

Skills

Basic lab skills

Medical terminology

General computer skills

Communication & customer service

English proficiency

Phlebotomy procedures

Education

CA CPT-1 License

Job description

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Lab Assistant to collect, prepare, and process a variety of patient specimens for diagnostic testing, supporting clinicians and patient care. You will maintain safety practices, follow CA regulations, perform phlebotomy including arterial draws when certified, prepare slides, and manage specimens with attention to quality and timeliness.

This role requires CPT-1, CPR/BLS, CA Phlebotomy Technician I license, and strong communication;