Laboratory Technician

To provide technical support and assistance to Clinical Lab Scientists and/or Medical Lab Technicians. To effectively and efficiently process laboratory specimens for analysis and pre- and post-analytically. To accurately convey information regarding specimens and testing.

Qualifications

LEVEL OF EDUCATION Preferred:

• Biological science coursework

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum:

• Use of computers, computer-interfaced equipment, or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred:

• Familiarity with healthcare and customer service. Biological science experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Ability to organize work time to prioritize, perform, and complete assigned tasks to meet lab-wide needs and deadlines. Ability to work independently and autonomously without immediate supervision
• Ability to perform as a member of a team in regard to workstation, shift, and schedule needs to serve laboratory goals. Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully deal with nervous patients, ability to show sensitivity and empathy to patients' needs.
• The employee communicates effectively.Effectively communicate with team members in order to complete assigned tasks and prioritize duties as needed.
• Ability to accurately process, label, and store specimens and samples and to complete and maintain administrative documents and records, including electronic records. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

• *Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity.
• Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
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