Lab Assistant I - Sharp Tri-City - Evening Shift - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Sharp Tri-City Medical Center is seeking a Lab Assistant I for the Evening Shift on a per diem basis at the Vista, CA location. The role involves specimen collection, handling, and transport, as well as processing in a clinical lab under supervision.

Experience with phlebotomy and a California CPT certificate are preferred. Responsibilities include specimen processing, LIS data entry, and coordinating with clinicians.

Qualifications

• Education requirements for California CPT Certification.
• CPT I or CPT II certificates required per California Public Health authority.
• Associate degree in life sciences or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens via venipuncture and capillary sticks.
• Process and transport specimens to appropriate lab sections.
• Perform inventory and assist in instrument setup and maintenance.
• Enter requisitions and review orders with clinicians as needed.
• Support reception/triage area and communicate clearly with teams.

Skills

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

California CPT I Certificate

California CPT II Certificate

Associate's Degree in life sciences

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Lab Assistant I - Sharp Tri-City - Evening Shift - Per Diem### Lab Assistant I - Sharp Tri-City - Evening Shift - Per DiemApply: STCMC Tri-City Medical Center Main Campus - 4002 Vista Way: Part time: Posted Today: JR211429**Hours:****Shift Start Time:**Variable**Shift End Time:**Variable**AWS Hours Requirement:**8/40 - 8 Hour Shift**Additional Shift Information:****Weekend Requirements:**Every Other**On-Call Required:**No**Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):**$29.710 - $29.710 - $32.690This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU.This position was originally posted to ratified STC SEUI CBA members from 11/3/26 - 11/11/26. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp.**What You Will Do** The primary functions of the Laboratory Assistant I are specimen collection, specimen handling and transport, specimen processing– including reference laboratory specimen processing and microbiology specimen processing clerical support, inventory monitoring, and assisting the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the performance of automated, semi-automated and manual procedures in the clinical laboratory. **Required Qualifications*** Other Meets education requirements for California CPT Certification.* California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) Certificate - CA Department of Public Health; **OR** California Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II) Certificate - CA Department of Public Health -REQUIRED**Preferred Qualifications*** Associate's Degree in life science courses or equivalent.* 1 Year relevant work experience in a laboratory.* Minimum 6 months Phlebotomy experience.**Essential Functions** * The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization. Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements. Perform specimen collections, includes venipuncture and capillary sticks. Process specimens received in the laboratory. This task includes specimen transport, handling, sorting, requisition entry, distribution of specimens to all laboratory sections. Centrifuge and aliquot specimens to appropriate containers. Enter blood culture bottles on the blood culture instrumentation. Answer the telephone, triage calls appropriately, take appropriate messages; review pending logs; locate samples for add on orders; look up patient reports on computer and give results to clinicians where appropriate. Assists in the Reception/Triage area of the Lab, as needed. Order tests in the LIS. Contact nursing units or physician’s offices to verify confusing incomplete or confusing orders or sample problems. Under the direct observation of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist, set up and load tests on instruments or procedures as determined by the section lead. Under the direct observation of the Clinical Laboratory Scientist, perform limited function checks and preventative maintenance on instruments and equipment. Take inventory of reagents and supplies and restock when needed; put away supplies as they are received. Perform other duties as assigned. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** * Knowledge and ability to use medical terminology, preferred.* Excellent professional communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class