Certified Lab Assistant

Location

Sacramento, CA | United States

Job description

Overview

Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.

Position Summary:

The incumbent accurately and efficiently performs all necessary laboratory services which may include but are not limited to patient registration test ordering specimen collection pre-analytical and post analytical specimen processing communicating results or other relevant report data and limited reporting functions. Processes all lab specimens with appropriate use of the hospital and laboratory information systems. May have access to needles or syringes from storage locations or patient care areas. Includes other duties as assigned in accordance with job function and hospital policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current California CPT-1 or CPT-2 certifications or other California state certifications permitting phlebotomy required
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory terminology aseptic technique laboratory tests and specimen handling and blood collection techniques as demonstrated by CAP-required competency assessment and organizational requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience as a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist within an acute care hospital preferred

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