Certified Lab Assistant - Plumas District Hospital

Nature and Scope:

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for all pre-analytical aspects of specimen collection, receiving specimens, handling of specimens, and processing specimens to include sending specimens to reference laboratories. This includes transferring ordered tests to the LIS (Laboratory Information System) or appropriate lab slips, processing billing information and charging. The Laboratory Assistant is also responsible for the labs’ clerical and phone duties.

Location:

We are located at 1065 Bucks Lake Road, Quincy, CA 95971.

Compensation:

Compensation Philosophy:

• We have 13 pay increments on our clinical pay scales to compensate successful candidate for 30 years of relevant experience

Compensation Range:

• $24.55 - $35.01 / hour 

Job Status / Shift Information:

• Limited Part-time

Qualifications:

Education:

• California Plebotomy License.

Experience:

• Two years experience in dealing with public. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory terminology
• Computer keyboard skills

 

Must meet physical requirements as stated on job description addendum

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates proficiency using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and the Hospital Information System (HIS).
• Demonstrates proficiency using the glucometer.
• Friendly and encouraging attitude towards all patients.
• Monitors the patient waiting room while performing tasks inside the lab proper, courteously informing if there is a wait.
• Promptly answers the phone identifying him/herself and the Department.

Benefits / Perks:

Options offered to benefit eligible employees:

• Excellent Medical, Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid days for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Retirement Plans with 3% company contribution
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• Considerable Paid Time Off
• And more! PDH Benefits to review more details on current options available

Perks all employees can enjoy:

• Inclusive and connected work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Discounted memberships with Flight/American Medical Care Network
• Shift differentials paid for certain work shifts, including Holiday pay

Child Care:

• PDH is thrilled to provide our Child Care Center services to all families in our area. Our program is operational from 7:45am to 5:15pm, Monday through Friday, and is approved for children aged 0 to 5 years. After submitting your application, our Child Care Director will get in touch with you about your acceptance into the program. Once approved, we will start the enrollment process. PDH employees take priority on our waiting list. For any additional questions please contact our Child Care Center Director at 530-283-7165 or childcare@pdh.org.

Why Plumas District Hospital:

Work in a setting with rugged canyons, crystal clear lakes, grassy meadows, trout-filled streams, fresh pine forests, and brilliant star-filled skies. This is your chance to provide compassionate care with exceptional customer service at Plumas District Hospital. With a diverse population with people from all walks of life, PDH team members provide the residents of Quincy and the surrounding area with essential health care services that are vital to this small mountain community. PDH is located in Quincy, California which is the largest community in Plumas County and has a population of 5,000 residents. Quincy is nestled against the Western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and tucked in at the edge of the lush American Valley. Chico, California is 80 miles west and Reno, Nevada is 80 miles east of Quincy. Join a medical team that puts community first. Click this link PDH Home to learn more about PDH providers, services, and surrounding community today!

Contact Information:

Recruiter Name:

Nicholas Clawson

 

Department Phone:

530-283-7169

 

Department Email:

nclawson@pdh.org

 

Department Location:

1065 Bucks Lake Road Quincy, California 95971