Jobs
>
Simi Valley

    Laboratory Assistant - Simi Valley, United States - Adventist Health

    Default job background
    Description
    Job Description

    Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Simi Valley is a suburban area nestled between an urban oasis and the stunning shores of the Pacific Ocean. Bordering Los Angeles allows hiking in the morning and attending film premieres in the evening.

    Job Summary:

    Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

    Job Requirements:

    Education and Work Experience:
    • High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
    • Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
    • Experience in Phlebotomy in acute care environment: Preferred
    Licenses/Certifications:
    • Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) license: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
    Facility Specific License/Certifications:
    • Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII): Required
    Essential Functions:
    • Collects blood specimens for a variety of Laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques; handles/transports Lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients. Receives specimens for testing; assesses specimens upon receipt according to established criteria to determine acceptability and takes action according to protocol including escalating to licensed or certified personnel for direction. Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis; adheres to protocols to maintain specimen integrity at all times.
    • Completes computerized tasks as appropriate for affiliate to ensure complete patient registration and/or test order entry into the lab information system, as well as generation of collection lists and/or labels. Prepares and/or packages specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory and may complete computer steps necessary for processing referred specimens.
    • Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in work area and/or on phlebotomy cart. Maintains required records by completing basic documentation of pre-analytic and post-analytic work, as well as quality-related tasks. Participates in managing the laboratory workflow by performing duties such as monitoring pending work, escalating priority work, locating specimens, and coordinating specimen recollections.
    • Verbally communicates released/reported results. Routes, distributes and retransmits released/reported results. Stores and retrieves specimens.
    • Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person. Communicates with customer to clarify ambiguous, unclear or duplicate test orders.
    • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
    Organizational Requirements:

    Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

    About Us

    Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of 37,000 includes employees, physicians and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.

  • Providence Health & Service

    Laboratory Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Providence Health & Service Simi Valley, United States

    Provides courteous and professional care in drawing blood from patients. Providence caregivers are not simply valued theyre invaluable. Join our team at Providence Facey Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory ...

  • Adventist Health

    Laboratory Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Adventist Health Simi Valley, United States

    Job DescriptionCentered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Vent ...


  • Adventist Health Simi Valley, CA, United States Part time

    Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Ventura County. Bor ...


  • ALS Environmental Simi Valley, United States

    Overview: · Imagine your future with us · At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join ALS, you join a purpose and values-driven team that empowers you to innovate, create, and thrive. Our global team turns up each day with passion and commitment to do amazing things, a ...

  • Tranzeal Incorporated

    Laboratory Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Tranzeal Incorporated Santa Monica, United States

    Role: Research Associate · Location: Santa Monica, CA - Hybrid · The candidate should have a strong background in software development and a deep understanding of scientific workflows in Translational Medicine and Discovery Research. · ELN is the platform the candidates will work ...


  • Adventist Health Simi Valley, United States Full time

    Job DescriptionCentered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Vent ...


  • Adventist Health Simi Valley, United States Full time

    Job Description · Centered in beautiful Southern California, Adventist Health Simi Valley has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1965. We are comprised of a 144-bed hospital, home care services and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout ...

  • Alta Hospitals

    Laboratory Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Alta Hospitals Culver City, United States Part time

    The Laboratory Assistant performs venipuncture procedures for clinical or medical testing and transfusions. Procures blood samples from patients and labels accurately to preserve the integrity of specimens for proper transporting, processing and preparation of all samples. Review ...


  • Innova Solutions Agoura Hills, CA, United States

    Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Lab Technician · Title: Lab Technician-I · Full-time Contract, (potential contract to hire) · Shift/Schedule: 1st shift 8AM-6:30PM 10 hours- 4 days a Week (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Friday) · The primary functions are to perform te ...

  • Providence Health & Services

    Laboratory Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Providence Health & Services Santa Clarita, United States

    Provides courteous and professional care in drawing blood from patients. · Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Facey Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding ...

  • Providence Health & Services

    Laboratory Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Providence Health & Services Mission Hills, United States

    Collects blood from patients, coordinates and processes specimen collection following established standards and practices. · Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patien ...

  • Providence Health & Services

    Laboratory Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Providence Health & Services Mission Hills, United States

    Responsible for providing direct care to patients under the direction of the physician and/or licensed nurse. · Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Facey Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, who ...


  • International Staff Consulting Calabasas, United States

    This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm · Position: Laboratory Assistant Medical 8416 · Location: Calabasas Hills CA · Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9pm-5:30am · Projected duration: 3 to 6 months + potential for perm · Job code: CVDJP · W2 pay rate - $18.11 per ...


  • MedTeam Staffing Calabasas, United States

    This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm · Position: Laboratory Assistant Medical 8448 · Location: Calabasas Hills CA · Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9pm-5:30am · Projected duration: 3 to 6 months + potential for perm · Job code: CVDJP · benefits are available · ...


  • Lincoln Search Consultants Inc Calabasas, United States

    This is a contract job opportunity. potential for perm · Position: Laboratory Assistant Medical 8416 · Location: Calabasas Hills CA · Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 9pm-5:30am · Projected duration: 3 to 6 months + potential for perm · Job code: CVDJP · W2 pay rate - $18.11 per hour ...


  • Providence Health & Service Santa Monica, United States

    Under the general supervision of Practice Site Manager, coordinates all daily function and staff in the Pathology Specimen Processing, including phlebotomy. Performs some or all of the following duties in one or more laboratory sections: Coordinates Laboratory Assistant, Laborato ...


  • Kelly Services, Inc. Burbank, United States

    #x 9; Provide administrative and clerical support to the Microbiology Lab Supervisor (reports, documents, filing, project organization, communication tracking, scheduling). Manage lab data entry and calculations for reports and Certificates of Analys Microbiology, Laboratory Assi ...


  • NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH CORPORATION Los Angeles, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionDefinition: · Under the direction of the Laboratory Technologist, the Laboratory Assistant obtains specimens and processes specimens according to established procedures. · Reports to: · Direct/Administrative: Clinic Administrator or designee · T ...

  • Providence Health & Service

    Laboratory Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Providence Health & Service Mission Hills, United States

    Job Description · Responsible for providing direct care to patients under the direction of the physician and/or licensed nurse. · Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Facey Medical Foundation and thrive in our culture of ...


  • Abrishami Dermatology and Dermatopathology Agoura Hills, United States

    Seeking a hybrid medical and laboratory assistant. The laboratory activities include some biopsy grossing, data entry, and filing. The clinic activities include charting on a tablet based EMR, setting up patients for procedures and intake of data for medical note. · We need detai ...