Laboratory Assistant (SEIU), Part-time, Night shift

Adventist Health; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Adventist Health Sierra Vista in San Luis Obispo is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens, receive and process samples, and support pre-analytic and analytic workflows. You will perform computer tasks for patient registration, prepare specimens for transport, and assist with quality-related documentation.

The role requires CPTI and BLS certifications, with evening/night shifts and a focus on patient safety and privacy in line with AH policies.

Qualifications

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens using age-appropriate techniques and transport to testing areas
• Complete computerized tasks for patient registration and test orders in the lab system
• Maintain inventory, document work and ensure a clean, safe work area
• Communicate results and assist with specimen routing and retrieval
• Perform additional lab duties as assigned

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Technical degree

Tools

CPTI license

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description

Nestled on the Central California Coast, Adventist Health Sierra Vista has been providing care to our community since 1959. Our 162-bed acute care facility includes a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and county designated trauma center. San Luis Obispo offers the excitement of a lively community while being a fifteen-minute drive from the serenity of Avila Beach, known for their natural hot springs, and Pismo Beach, known for their sand dunes and eucalyptus trees. Featuring a charming downtown, comfortable coastal weather, idyllic views, and an active lifestyle San Luis Obispo offers much to be had.

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. This position is represented by SEIU.

Job Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
• 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

Facility Specific License/Certifications

• 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. 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.

JOB INFO

• Job Identification : 73254
• Job Category : Assistant
• Posting Date : 2026-10-09T07:00:00+00:00
• Job Schedule : Full time
• Job Shift : Night Shift
• Locations :
• San Luis Obispo, CA, United States
• Assignment Category : Part-time regular
• Pay Range : The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $29.26. 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 1
• Shift Length : 10 Hours