Laboratory Assistant

CommonSpirit Health; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Bernardine Medical Center seeks a Lab Assistant to support diagnosis through precise specimen collection and processing. You will work with the ER team to deliver timely results while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes careful attention to laboratory procedures, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience in a laboratory phlebotomy setting.
• Active CPT license in good standing with the CDPH.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized lab support in the Emergency Room ensuring rapid turnaround times for diagnostic results.
• Handle, label, process, and prepare a range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue) for tests.
• Maintain equipment, sterilize instruments, and ensure accurate data entry and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day, you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Emergency Room Clinical Support: Provide specialized lab support directly within the Emergency Room, ensuring age-appropriate care and rapid turnaround times for critical diagnostic results.
• Specimen Management & Processing: Execute precise handling of clinical samples, including labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, and the preparation of necessary reagents and culture media.
• Operational Quality & Compliance: Maintain laboratory equipment, sterilize instruments, and ensure all record-keeping and data entry meet stringent regulatory and safety standards.

This position is represented by SEIU-UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of experience in a laboratory phlebotomy setting.
• Active Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) license in good standing with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1928, Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center is a 342-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Bernardino, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level III NICU, heart care, stroke care and orthopedics. Additionally, St.Bernardine 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 recently awarded AMA/ASA’s Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital’s commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was named one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery in 2026.

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