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 $27.71 - $33.13/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 the Laboratory Assistant you will be responsible for obtaining blood, urine, and culture specimens from patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric, according to established procedures of French Hospital Medical Center Laboratory and State and Federal Regulations.

Every day you will Performs clerical functions and may perform routine repetitive specimen testing under direct supervision of a licensed technologist. Rotates shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management following written notice.

To be successful in this role, you must

• Must properly identify all in-patients prior to specimen collection by matching information present on patient arm band with information on laboratory requisition. Verbal identification with patient also a must when patient condition allows such feedback.
• Must properly identify all outpatients prior to specimen collection by matching information on outpatient slip with verbal communication with the patient or patient's guardian/guarantor.
• Must properly identify all specimens coming from outpatient clients by matching the information on the tube with that from the laboratory requisition.
• Must properly identify and band all patients for blood bank by comparing information on patient arm band with that on the blood bank requisition. This information must be transferred to the blood bank arm band and the tube per phlebotomy procedure manual. Arm bands are to be placed on the patient's right arm.

Job Requirements

Required

• Currently certified by the State of California as a Phlebotomist, and must have American Heart Association BLS certificate
• CT CPRBLS;CT PHLEBOT

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1946, Dignity Health - French Hospital Medical Center is a 112-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Luis Obispo, California. Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, orthopedics, and a family birthing center. Additionally, French Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and has achieved an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for every reporting period since 2012.

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.

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