Lab Assistant Certified

CommonSpirit Health; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital in Folsom, CA is seeking a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist to join our acute care team. You will collect, prepare, and process patient specimens for diagnostic tests using our advanced technology, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

The role requires a CA phlebotomist certification and at least one year of experience in an acute care setting. A strong commitment to accuracy, safety, and ongoing learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital
• Phlebotomist Certification: CA

Responsibilities

• Collect, prepare, and process patient specimens for diagnostic tests
• Enter information in the Laboratory Information System and monitor instrument performance
• Maintain attention to detail and commit to ongoing learning

Skills

Phlebotomy

Acute care experience

Education

Phlebotomist 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.

• Job Specific Duties for all Lab Assistants 1.1 - 1.10, Job Specific Duties for specific areas are as follows: Phlebotomy 2.1 -2.5, Processing 3.1 - 3.4, Pre/Post Analytical Duties 4.1 - 4.7. Evaluation based on direct observation of routine performance, monitoring entry of information in the Laboratory Information System, review of records and logs, direct observation of performance of instrument maintenance and function checks, assessment of technical and problem solving skills, and co-worker/customer feedback. Metric is identified as an action. Metric is evaluated by criteria that E = exceeds, M = meets, or DNM = Does not meet the desired performance.


• Job Requirements*Required


• Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital


• Phlebotomist Certification: CA

Preferred

• 1 year experience

Where You'll Work
Founded in 1989, Dignity Health - Mercy Hospital is a 106-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Folsom, California. Serving over 60,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, cancer care, women’s health, and neurology. Additionally, Mercy Hospital of Folsom 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 been awarded the AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

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*Pay Range*

$34.08 - $38.46 /hour