Lab Assistant

Methodist Hospital Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Sacramento is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform essential lab services accurately and efficiently in an acute care setting. Daily duties include patient registration, test ordering, specimen collection, and pre- and post-analytical processing, with data reported through hospital and LIS systems.

The role emphasizes secure handling of medical supplies, strict policy adherence, and collaboration with the lab team to ensure timely and reliable results for patient care.

Qualifications

• Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital. One (1) year experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory terminology, aseptic technique, laboratory tests and specimen handling and blood collection techniques as demonstrated by CAP required competency assessment and organizational requirements.
• California CPT-1 or CPT-2 or certification or other California state certification permitting phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Accurately and efficiently perform all necessary laboratory services.
• Perform duties including patient registration, test ordering, specimen collection, and pre- and post-analytical processing.
• Utilize hospital and laboratory information systems to manage specimens and report data, ensuring all results are communicated effectively.
• Prioritize secure handling of medical supplies, including needles and syringes, while adhering to hospital policies and fulfilling additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory terminology

Aseptic technique

LIS data entry

Education

California CPT-1 or CPT-2

Tools

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Laboratory Assistant, you willl accurately and efficiently perform all necessary laboratory services.

Every day you will perform the following duties: patient registration, test ordering, specimen collection, and pre- and post-analytical processing. You will utilize hospital and laboratory information systems to manage specimens and report data, ensuring all results are communicated effectively.

To be successful, you must prioritize the secure handling of medical supplies, including needles and syringes, while maintaining strict adherence to hospital policies and fulfilling additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Requirements:

• Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital. One (1) year experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory terminology, aseptic technique, laboratory tests and specimen handling and blood collection techniques as demonstrated by CAP required competency assessment and organizational requirements.
• California CPT-1 or CPT-2 or certification or other California state certification permitting phlebotomy.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1973, Dignity Health - Methodist Hospital is a 158-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Sacramento, California. Serving over 80,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist Hospital of Sacramento has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

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