Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $34.24 - $42.78 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Lab Assistant you will support scientific professionals by preparing samples, and maintaining specialized equipment.

Every day you will perform routine maintenance and repair on instruments utilized as directed.

To be successful in this role, you will perform routine automated testing in multiple areas of the clinical laboratory in a timely manner under direct supervision of licensed personnel.

Quality control for testing performed will be reviewed by licensed personnel.

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.

Work out of various patient service centers.

Use of personal vehicles may be required.

Job Requirements

Required

• Six (6) months of experience as a laboratory assistant
• Six (6) months of experience in phlebotomy working in an 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

• One (1) year of experience as a laboratory assistant in an acute care facility

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1974, Dignity Health - St. John's Hospital Camarillo is a 58-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital. Serving over 40,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including emergency, heart, orthopedic, and cancer care. Additionally, St. John's Hospital Camarillo has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It has been awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement three years in a row, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care. It was recently named a Leapfrog 2025 Top General Hospital.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.