Lab Assistant Non Licensed: Cytology

Hoag Health System; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to verify, process, and prepare specimens for clinical labs and point-of-care testing. The role includes communicating results to customers inside and outside the organization and assisting with quality assurance and administrative duties.

The candidate will maintain department supplies, support Hoag’s mission, and demonstrate professionalism in communication and conduct.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Baccalaureate Degree including science courses (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Verify, process (including complex and multiple step procedures) and prepare specimens for clinical lab, reference and/or point of care testing.
• Communicate lab related information including results to customers (within and outside of the organization).
• Maintain department supply par levels including distribution as necessary and perform maintenance as directed.
• Assist with quality assurance data collection and recording, as well as action/follow-up.
• Perform various lab related administrative duties.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct, and supports the laboratory and Hoag’s mission.
• Uses initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow through, including documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Baccalaureate Degree including science courses

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant I may verify, process (including complex and multiple step procedures) and prepare specimens for clinical lab, reference and/or point of care testing. Communicates lab related information including but not limited to results to customers (within and outside of the organization). May perform maintenance as directed and maintain department supply par levels including distribution as necessary. May assist with quality assurance data collection and recording, as well as action/follow-up. Performs varies lab related administrative duties.

The Laboratory Assistant I projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct, and supports the laboratory and Hoag’s mission. Maintains current knowledge of departmental updates, policies and procedures. Uses initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow through, including documentation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate Degree including science courses

License Required

• N/A

License Preferred

• N/A

Certifications Required

• N/A

Certifications Preferred

• N/A

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News &World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Job Info

• Job Identification 130508
• Job Category Laboratory Services
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, US