Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist/EKG

As a Lab Assistant, you will play a crucial role in solving diagnostic mysteries, bringing us one step closer to effectively treating patient illnesses and injuries.

Every day you will utilize your expertise and our advanced technology to precisely collect, prepare, and process a diverse range of patient specimens (blood, urine, tissue, etc.) for various diagnostic tests.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a foundational understanding of laboratory procedures, demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, and maintain an eager commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

• Facilitates and documents the flow of all patient specimens into and out of the laboratory.
• Prepares specimens and deliver to instrument workstations in preparation for processing on automated equipment by the Clinical Lab Scientists.
• Completes all patient and client billing and updates the computer workload files each day
• Following patient registration, meets and instructs patients in proper specimen collection techniques.
• Performs venipuncture or skin puncture on all patients at any of the hospital drawing stations: ER, Med/Surg, Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital, San Andreas Convalescent Hospital, Outpatient, etc. and records their test and patient information in laboratory computer system.
• Performs all clerical duties as requested by supervisor or laboratory need.

Required

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR, within 90 Days
• Phlebotomist: CA

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED
• Certificate Other Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Lab Assistant school preferred
• Any phlebotomist work, hospital experience preferred

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health - Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also includes four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Additionally, Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.It is the only medical facility in Calavaras County.

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