Diagnostic Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

CommonSpirit Health; Bakersfield (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by accurately collecting, preparing, and processing a variety of patient specimens.

You will follow safe lab practices, maintain phlebotomy skills for patients from neonates to geriatrics, and complete required training. This on-site role requires CA licensure and basic computer skills, with a commitment to learning and patient care. Quarterly RQI competency training post-hire is required.

Formación

• CA Phlebotomy Technician 1 and BLS required.
• CA Phlebotomy Technician 2 license must be obtained after completion of 1040 clinical hours.
• One year experience in phlebotomy required.
• Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology.
• General typing/ computer skills.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure safe laboratory practices, OSHA and HIPAA compliance at all times.
• Familiar with MSDS guidelines and CA laboratory regulations.
• Maintain basic job standards by completing mandatory trainings/workshops.
• Evaluate patient needs relative to age-specific requirements.
• Maintain phlebotomy skills for neonates to geriatrics.
• Collect arterial blood for blood gas analysis after certification; report to Medical Laboratory Director.
• Receive and process specimens within established timelines; assess specimen quality and sufficiency.
• Review orders for reference lab testing and batch/send samples appropriately.
• Aliquot and prepare specimens for send-out testing.
• Prepare blood and body fluid smears for Wright Stain and Gram Stain review.
• Handle downtime labels and post draws during computer downtime.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

BLS

Medical terminology

Typing/computer skills

Educación

CA Phlebotomy Technician 1

CA Phlebotomy Technician 2 license

Descripción del empleo

Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by accurately collecting, preparing, and processing a variety of patient specimens.

You will follow safe lab practices, maintain phlebotomy skills for patients from neonates to geriatrics, and complete required training. This on-site role requires CA licensure and basic computer skills, with a commitment to learning and patient care. Quarterly RQI competency training post-hire is required.