Lab Assistant I (Full-Time, Days)

Enloe Medical Center, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement with employer match

Generous PTO

Extended Sick Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Enloe Health in Northern California seeks a Lab Assistant I (CPT I) to collect blood samples for laboratory testing, perform venipuncture and capillary draws, and support laboratory operations.

Requires current Phlebotomy CPT I certification from CDPH and college science coursework; prior lab experience is preferred. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of chemical hygiene protocols and handling of biohazard materials.
• Knowledge of universal precautions and blood drawing safety devices.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• The Lab Assistant I collects blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood draws.
• Supports routine laboratory operations.

Education

Phlebotomy CPT I Certification

College science coursework

Laboratory experience

Job description

ENL Laboratory Compensation range: $23.65 - $30.28 Your rate of pay will be based on applicable experience

Shift: Days

Shift length: 8 Hours

Days off: Variable

Hours per pay period: 80

Enloe Health is a Level II Trauma Center located in beautiful Northern California. We offer a full array of medical services, and our mission is to elevate the health of the communities we serve. As a Planetree organization, we place high value on hiring the right team to care for our patients and their families—care that is steeped in compassion, human connection, and mutual support. If you feel called to make a meaningful impact through empathetic, person-centered care, and thrive in a culture that values collaboration and purpose, we welcome you to join our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lab Assistant I (CPT I) collects blood samples from patients for laboratory testing. They routinely perform venipuncture and capillary blood draws.

EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:

• Desired: College science courses
• Previous laboratory experience

LICENSES / CERTIFICATION:

• Minimum: Current Phlebotomy Certificate CPT I issued by the California Department of Public Health.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / ABILITIES:

• Must be able to follow instructions, work quickly and accurately in a fast paced environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be aware of chemical hygiene protocols, and handling requirements of biohazard materials.
• Must know and follow all universal precautions and be familiar with blood drawing safety devices.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills are essential.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Benefits Information

• $0 premium medical plan to include vision insurance
• Prescription and dental group insurance
• Retirement with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that starts accruing immediately and can be used as it's earned
• Extended Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance

Please visit the employee benefits page at http://www.enloe.org/benefits to get more in-depth benefits and coverage information or email [e-mail] to receive a full summary of benefits.

A proud nonprofit health system, Enloe Health has served the people of the North State for more than 110 years. At Enloe, every employee, staff member and volunteer is a caregiver. No matter our role, each of us is here for our patients. Enloe values our workforce and is proud to be recognized as an excellent employer.