Lab Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking a Lab Assistant to support diagnostic testing by collecting, preparing, and processing diverse specimens with accuracy and care.

The role requires California Phlebotomy certification and a current AHA BLS certificate, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to ongoing professional development in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• California State certification as Phlebotomist
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate

Responsibilities

• Identify patients before specimen collection by matching arm band data with requisitions.
• Identify outpatients by matching outpatient slip with verbal patient confirmation.
• Verify specimen origin by matching tube data with requisition information.
• Label and identify patients for blood bank per phlebotomy procedure manual.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS certificate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a 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.

• Must properly identify all in-patients prior to specimen collection by matching information present on patient arm band with information on laboratory requisition. Verbal identification with patient also a must when patient condition allows such feedback.
• Must properly identify all outpatients prior to specimen collection by matching information on outpatient slip with verbal communication with the patient or patient's guardian/guarantor.
• Must properly identify all specimens coming from outpatient clients by matching the information on the tube with that from the laboratory requisition.
• Must properly identify and band all patients for blood bank by comparing information on patient arm band with that on the blood bank requisition. This information must be transferred to the blood bank arm band and the tube per phlebotomy procedure manual. Arm bands are to be placed on the patient's right arm.

Job Requirements Required

• Currently certified by the State of California as a Phlebotomist
• Current American Heart Association BLS certificate

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$27.71 - $33.13 /hour