Processes clinical specimens, performs data entry and retrieval using laboratory and hospital information systems, provides client services, conducts microbiology procedures, and operates automated laboratory instrumentation under supervision. Maintains professionalism while supporting front-end, pre-analytical laboratory operations in a stressful and unpredictable environment.
Pacific Diagnostics Laboratories, LLC seeks a Laboratory Assistant II for their PDL Specimen Processing department responsible for the front-end, pre-analytical operations in their area of responsibility. They are the front-line/public relations members of the laboratory team and need to maintain appropriate professionalism in a stressful and unpredictable working environment. Under appropriate levels of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include:
- Processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry and retrieval, providing client services, performing microbiology procedures, and limited operation of automated instrumentation.
All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Education:
- Preferred: College level coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry and/or biology.
Technical Requirements:
- Minimum: Computer keyboard skills.
- Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Years of Related Work Experience:
- Preferred: Clinical laboratory experience or comparable training and experience that provide skills to perform the job tasks competently.
About Us
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. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards.
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Cottage Health Santa Barbara, California, USA Office
2320 Bath St #113, Santa Barbara, CA , United States, 93105
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