Lab Assistant I — Night Shift (Per Diem)

Sharp; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Sharp Tri-City Laboratory is seeking a Lab Assistant I for night shift on a per diem basis. The role focuses on specimen collection, handling, and transport, with clerical support and basic laboratory processing under supervision at STCMC Tri-City Medical Center Main Campus in Vista, CA.

Ideal candidates have CPT I or CPT II certification, an associate degree in life sciences, and 1 year of lab experience (6 months phlebotomy).

Qualifications

• California CPT Certification is required (CPT I or CPT II).
• Associate degree in life sciences or equivalent.
• 1 year of lab experience required.
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection, including venipuncture and capillary sticks.
• Process and transport specimens to appropriate laboratory sections.
• Enter orders, review pending logs, and locate samples for add-on tests.
• Perform limited instrument checks and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain inventory and restock reagents and supplies.

Skills

Professional communication

Medical terminology

Laboratory terminology knowledge

Phlebotomy practice

Education

Associate's Degree in life sciences

California CPT Certification (CPT I)

California CPT Certification (CPT II)

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Blood culture instrumentation

Job description

Sharp Tri-City Laboratory is seeking a Lab Assistant I for night shift on a per diem basis. The role focuses on specimen collection, handling, and transport, with clerical support and basic laboratory processing under supervision at STCMC Tri-City Medical Center Main Campus in Vista, CA.

Ideal candidates have CPT I or CPT II certification, an associate degree in life sciences, and 1 year of lab experience (6 months phlebotomy).