Lab Assistant

AECOM; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a laboratory assistant at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, CA. In this role, you will perform vital laboratory tests under supervision, maintain equipment, and support essential clerical tasks. Ideal candidates possess experience and certifications in the field, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a laboratory assistant (6 months minimum).
• Current AHA CPR certification.
• Current Phlebotomist certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated testing in various lab areas.
• Conduct routine maintenance and repair on testing instruments.
• Handle clerical duties like patient registration and data entry.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Testing procedures knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Current AHA CPR certification

Current Phlebotomist certification

Six months experience as a laboratory assistant

One year experience as a laboratory assistant (preferred)

Job description

**Responsibilities**

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values a laboratory assistant performs routine automated testing in multiple areas of the clinical laboratory in a timely manner under direct supervision of licensed personnel. Has all quality control for testing performed reviewed by licensed personnel. Performs routine maintenance and repair on instruments utilized as directed. Other duties associated with clinical lab functions are clerical in nature including but not limited to such acts as patient registration telephone communication filing sorting distribution typing data entry and frequent use of laboratory computer system(s) to process specimens. Verifies eligibility benefits authorization requirements PCP approval and billing requirements as appropriate. May work out of various patient service centers. Use of personal vehicles may be required.

**This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.**

**Qualifications**

+ Six (6) months experience as a laboratory assistant

**Preferred Requirements:**

+ One (1) year experience as a laboratory assistant

+ Current AHA CPR certification

+ Current Phlebotomist certification

**Special Skills:**

+ Excellent communication skills

+ Ability to be an effective team member

+ Basic knowledge of testing procedures and medical terminology

**Overview**

St. John’s Regional Medical Center located in Oxnard California is a recognized as a Top 250 Hospital in the Nation and as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care by Healthgrades. St. John’s Regional is a part of Dignity Health’s Southern California Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Each hospital is supported by an active philanthropic Foundation to help meet the growing health care needs of our communities. Learn more here at www.dignityhealth.org/StJohnsRegional.

One Community. One Mission. One California

**Pay Range**

$31.35 - $39.17 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.