Lab Assistant I

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Job description

Overview

Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Hospitals have a history of caring for our community that goes back more than 100 years. We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services including minimally invasive and outpatient options. Our family of services includes the area's only inpatient oncology unit, the Orthopedic, Spine, and Hand Center, Family Birth Center, the Lactation Support Center and retail store, and many others. Mercy Hospital Downtown is a 194-bed facility located in downtown Bakersfield. Mercy Hospital Southwest is a 78-bed facility and the only hospital located in the rapidly growing area west of Highway 99. Mercy Hospital is a member of Dignity Health and is a trusted community partner, serving residents of Bakersfield and Kern County with quality, compassionate care since 1910. Learn more at

Responsibilities

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor , the Laboratory Assistant is responsible for collecting, receiving and processing blood specimens; receiving and processing specimens for bacterial culture. Duties include: receiving and processing blood samples; centrifugation and loading barcoded specimens onto automated analyzers that are interfaced to the LIS; preparing aliquots and handling of reference lab specimens; performing waived and moderate complexity testing under direct supervision. Additional duties include clerical and telephone communication in support of the Laboratories functions.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

* Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications
* CPT-1 Certification required and CPR (BLS - AHA)
* CA Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-1) License

Special Skills:

* Basic laboratory bench practice skills
* Working knowledge of medical terminology
* General computer skills
* Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills
* Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English
* Ability to perform all phlebotomy functions including venous, capillary, and arterial punctures on adult, pediatric, and neonates populations
* Ability to adapt to work load demands and remain calm and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

Preferred Skills:

* One year of acute care hospital experience in phlebotomy, CPT-2 (ABG)
* CA Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT-2)

This position is represented by SEIU United Healthcare Workers.