Laboratory Assistant jobs in Stockton, CA

Dameron Hospital is a fully accredited, non-profit, 200 bed community hospital providing acute and tertiary level care to San Joaquin County residents. Now managed by Adventist Health, our hospital remains committed to providing the high quality care that has earned various state and national recognitions, as well as numerous awards and accolades. The hospital has also been designated by Blue Shield of California as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery and for Knee and Hip Replacements as part of the Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care program. In addition to being a top-rated joint replacement center in the Stockton area, and the county's leading orthopedic hospital, Dameron has also been recognized as a Top Performer for its Quality Metrics by The Joint Commission.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: processes all patient test requests to include verifying the correct identity of all specimens, evaluating specimen quality, preparing specimens for testing if required and distributing to appropriate testing areas. Performs order entry for all test orders using the laboratory computer system, recognizing and resolving problems as they arise. Responds to hospital and computer “Down Time Notices” to ensure minimal service disruption. Identify and separate specimens to be referred to outside laboratories. Monitor the Computerized Tube System. Labels and accessions all patient specimens accurately and maintains accurate records. Must be able to perform jobs in all patient care and operational areas subject to reasonable accommodations, also be able to employ all mandatory safety devices and procedures. Must participate in the Respiratory Protection Program, which may include the wearing of a respirator. Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment. This is a union position.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent discipline.

Experience: One year of lab operation and knowledge of sterile techniques.

Licenses/Certificates: Current phlebotomy certification preferred

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 and HI) or the option of COVID-19 vaccine or weekly testing (required in OR), etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.