Laboratory Assistant, Day Shift, Per Diem

Adventist Health; Willits (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Howard Memorial in Willits, California, sits in the gateway to the Redwoods and has cared for the community since 1928. The facility features a modern 74,000 square-foot campus with four surgical suites and an on-site dining venue, emphasizing healing and comfort for patients and families.

The laboratory phlebotomy role collects blood specimens, processes tests, handles patient registration tasks, and ensures safety and privacy compliance.

Qualifications

• CA requires High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate/Technical degree or related experience preferred.
• Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques.
• Handles and transports lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients.
• Completes computerized tasks for patient registration and test order entry.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and documents basic pre-analytic and post-analytic work.
• Communicates release of results and assists with coordinating specimen recollections.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s/Technical Degree

Job description

Nestled in the \"Gateway to the Redwoods\", Adventist Health Howard Memorial takes pride in its legacy of providing exceptional, high-quality care since 1928. We are comprised of a state-of-the-art 74,000 square foot facility, with four surgery suites, an on-site farm-to-fork restaurant and 25 beautiful private rooms designed with healing and comfort in mind. We provide a wide-range of primary and specialty care services to best serve our community. Willits is home to excellent trails and nature areas for hikers, campers and bicyclists. Whether it is the climate, moderate cost of living or just the small-town atmosphere, it is a place where everyone receives a warm welcome and treated like family.

Job Summary

Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS)certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions

• Collects blood specimens for a variety of Laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques; handles/transports Lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients. Receives specimens for testing; assesses specimens upon receipt according to established criteria to determine acceptability and takes action according to protocol including escalating to licensed or certified personnel for direction. Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis; adheres to protocols to maintain specimen integrity at all times.
• Completes computerized tasks as appropriate for affiliate to ensure complete patient registration and/or test order entry into the lab information system, as well as generation of collection lists and/or labels. Prepares and/or packages specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory and may complete computer steps necessary for processing referred specimens.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in work area and/or on phlebotomy cart. Maintains required records by completing basic documentation of pre-analytic and post-analytic work, as well as quality-related tasks. Participates in managing the laboratory workflow by performing duties such as monitoring pending work, escalating priority work, locating specimens, and coordinating specimen recollections.
• Verbally communicates released/reported results. Routes, distributes and retransmits released/reported results. Stores and retrieves specimens.
• Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person. Communicates with customer to clarify ambiguous, unclear or duplicate test orders.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.