Lab Assistant - Dignity Health
Camarillo, CA
About the Job
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
In keeping with the Dignity Health core values a laboratory assistant performs routine automated testing in multiple areas of the clinical laboratory in a timely manner under direct supervision of licensed personnel. Has all quality control for testing performed reviewed by licensed personnel. Performs routine maintenance and repair on instruments utilized as directed. Other duties associated with clinical lab functions are clerical in nature including but not limited to such acts as patient registration telephone communication filing sorting distribution typing data entry and frequent use of laboratory computer system(s) to process specimens. Verifies eligibility benefits authorization requirements PCP approval and billing requirements as appropriate. May work out of various patient service centers. Use of personal vehicles may be required.
This position is represented by SEIU Local UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Qualifications
+ Six (6) months of experience as a laboratory assistant
+ Six (6) months of experience in phlebotomy experience in acute care facility
+ Current California Phlebotomy certification (CT PHLEBOT)
+ Medical Laboratory Technician certification can be accepted in lieu of
+ Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
Preferred Requirements:
+ One (1) year of experience as a laboratory assistant in an acute care facility
Special Skills:
+ Excellent communication skills.
+ Ability to be an effective team member.
+ Basic knowledge of testing procedures and medical terminology.
+ Phlebotomy competency will be assessed and documented by Laboratory director or designee on hire for a Lab Assistant that maintains a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist certification.
Pay Range
$31.35 - $39.17 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
In keeping with the Dignity Health core values a laboratory assistant performs routine automated testing in multiple areas of the clinical laboratory in a timely manner under direct supervision of licensed personnel. Has all quality control for testing performed reviewed by licensed personnel. Performs routine maintenance and repair on instruments utilized as directed. Other duties associated with clinical lab functions are clerical in nature including but not limited to such acts as patient registration telephone communication filing sorting distribution typing data entry and frequent use of laboratory computer system(s) to process specimens. Verifies eligibility benefits authorization requirements PCP approval and billing requirements as appropriate. May work out of various patient service centers. Use of personal vehicles may be required.
This position is represented by SEIU Local UHW and is covered by the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Qualifications
+ Six (6) months of experience as a laboratory assistant
+ Six (6) months of experience in phlebotomy experience in acute care facility
+ Current California Phlebotomy certification (CT PHLEBOT)
+ Medical Laboratory Technician certification can be accepted in lieu of
+ Current AHA CPR certification (CT CPRBLS)
Preferred Requirements:
+ One (1) year of experience as a laboratory assistant in an acute care facility
Special Skills:
+ Excellent communication skills.
+ Ability to be an effective team member.
+ Basic knowledge of testing procedures and medical terminology.
+ Phlebotomy competency will be assessed and documented by Laboratory director or designee on hire for a Lab Assistant that maintains a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist certification.
Pay Range
$31.35 - $39.17 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Source : Dignity Health