Laboratory Assistant (Full-Time Temporary, Day Shift)

Adventist Health; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Hanford is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician/Lab Assistant to collect blood specimens and assist with processing in a 173-bed hospital in Hanford, CA. You will handle specimen receipt, registration and testing workflows, ensuring privacy and safety in patient care.

The role supports pre-analytic and analytic operations, maintains supplies, documents work, and escalates priority tasks as needed to meet laboratory demands.

Qualifications

• High School Education or GED required in CA; preferred in OR/HI.
• Associate’s/Technical Degree preferred.
• Experience in phlebotomy in acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques and handles/transports specimens.
• Receives, sorts and accessions specimens and ensures proper pre-analytic workflow.
• Completes computerized tasks for patient registration and test orders; assists with labeling and specimen processing.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and ensures accurate documentation of work and quality-related tasks.
• Performs post-analytic tasks including reporting results and coordinating specimen recollections as needed.

Education

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

Phlebotomy Certification CPTI (CA) / CPT or CPTII (facility)

Job description

Job Description

Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city's historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour's travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed.

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

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.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

About Us

Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

JOB INFO

Job Identification : 72120

Job Category : Assistant

Posting Date : 2026-09-17T01:39:39+00:00

Job Shift : Day Shift

Locations : Hanford, CA, United States

Assignment Category : Full-time temporary

Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.45. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

Hiring Department : Clinical Laboratory

Shift Length : 8 Hours