Lab Technician

St Josephs Medical Center; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center in Stockton, CA is seeking a Lab Technician to support clinical teams by delivering accurate diagnostic results.

Responsibilities include processing specimens, operating automated instruments, and maintaining strict quality control in a high-paced healthcare setting. Qualifications include a Bachelor's or equivalent CLS education with chemistry and biology coursework, or an Associate degree with relevant CLS experience, or a high school diploma with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in clinical lab science with chemistry and biology/microbiology coursework, or
• Associate degree with 60+ semester hours including chemistry and biology/microbiology and 5 years CLS experience, or
• HS diploma and 10 years CLS experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology or Immunology within last 15 years

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and operate automated lab equipment to produce accurate results.
• Maintain quality control and specimen integrity under safety protocols.
• Train new staff and serve as a technical resource while managing inventory.
• Communicate with supervisors and cross-shift teams for continuous patient care.
• Resolve technical problems and ensure compliance with hospital policies.

Skills

Technical analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in clinical lab science

Associate degree + 5 years CLS experience

HS diploma + 10 years CLS experience

Tools

Automated laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lab Technician, you will help clinical teams and patients receive accurate and timely diagnostic results so they can achieve better health outcomes and effective treatment plans.

Every day you will process biological specimens and operate automated laboratory equipment. You will be expected to maintain high quality control standards, ensure specimen integrity, and follow strict safety protocols to support the accuracy of laboratory testing.

To be successful in this role you will possess strong technical analytical skills, demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and maintain a rigorous attention to detail while working in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Perform specimen collection and processing, including venipuncture and blood cultures, ensuring accurate identification and handling.
• Operate and maintain automated laboratory equipment and information systems to provide consistent and reliable test results.
• Monitor quality control and analyze pre-analytical factors to ensure all procedures meet strict regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and cross-shift team members to ensure the continuity of patient care.
• Train new staff members, serve as a technical resource, and manage department inventory and supplies with a focus on cost‑saving.
• Resolve technical problems as they arise and strictly adhere to all hospital safety, ethical, and confidentiality policies.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelors degree in a field relevant to clinical laboratory science which includes 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of biology or microbiology OR
• Associates degree at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) including 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of chemistry and 6 semester hours (9 quarter hours) of biology or microbiology, and five years full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in OR
• HS Diploma and ten years full-time acceptable clinical laboratory experience in Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology or Immunology within the last 15 years and demonstration of competency.
• Valid California Driver's License

Preferred

• Experience working with computers and automated laboratory instrumentation.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1899, Dignity Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center is a 355‑bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Stockton, California. Serving over 125,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, cancer care, heart care, and a family birth center. Additionally, St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission‑certified Primary Stroke Center and was named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.

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