Lab Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Hospital of San Bernardino, part of CommonSpirit Health, is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing and patient care in our emergency department and laboratory.

You will collect, prepare, and process specimens (blood, urine, tissue), label and handle them per protocol, maintain equipment, and assist with data entry and record-keeping. A focus on accuracy and learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months as a laboratory phlebotomist.
• California Certified Phlebotomy through the Department of Public Health required.
• High school Diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and process patient specimens for diagnostic tests.
• Label, centrifuge, and aliquot specimens as needed.
• Prepare reagents and solutions per established protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies; ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform routine lab tasks such as washing glassware and sterilizing instruments.
• Assist with data entry and record-keeping in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.
• Work in the Emergency Room as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Lab procedures

Attention to detail

Patient care

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification (CA)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day, you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities:

• The lab assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care relative to the patient's age-specific needs.
• This lab assistant will play a critical role in the Emergency Room schedule
• Assist with specimen processing, including labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting.
• Prepare reagents and solutions according to established protocols.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies to ensure cleanliness and proper functioning.
• Perform routine lab tasks such as washing glassware, sterilizing instruments, and preparing culture media.
• Assist with data entry and record-keeping, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by the laboratory supervisor.
• Will be required to work in the Emergency Room

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

Job Requirements

• Minimum of six (6) months as a laboratory phlebotomist is required.
• California Certified Phlebotomy through the Department of Public Health required. California Phlebotomy Certification
• High school Diploma or equivalent required.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1910, Dignity Health - Community Hospital of San Bernardino is a 343-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 75,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, maternity care and pediatrics, and behavioral health and long-term subacute care for adults and children.

Additionally, Community Hospital of San Bernardino has been recognized with the gold seal of approval by the Joint Commission, as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and rated five stars for Children’s Subacute Center by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. In 2025, we were voted Best Hospital by Inland Empire Magazine.

Community Hospital of San Bernardino shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care.

One Community. One Mission. One California