Overview:
Saint Francis Memorial Hospital is an accredited not-for-profit community hospital that has been providing exceptional health care in San Francisco for more than 100 years. As San Franciscos only downtown hospital Saint Francis is uniquely situated to care for international and domestic visitors as well as the residents that make up San Franciscos diverse population.We encourage employee participation at all levels to encourage growth and excellence. Known as the downtown hospital Saint Francis boasts all private rooms and a friendly atmosphere.The hospital is renowned for orthopedics with leading programs in sports medicine joint replacement spine care and occupational medicine. Saint Francis is also known for outstanding acute burn care emergency medicine acute rehabilitation and a nationally-honored cancer care program.
Responsibilities:

Laboratory Assistant III primarily performs laboratory specimen processing specimen sendouts and/or Microbiology specimen processing (including AFB processing). Performs clerical and phlebotomy functions (including pediatric and nursery) as described in the Laboratory Assistant I and II job descriptions as assigned. 1 year experience in performing laboratory specimen processing specimen send-out protocol and/or microbiology specimen processing/plating (including AFB processing).

Qualifications:

Experience

1 year experience in performing laboratory specimen processing specimen send-out protocol and/or microbiology specimen processing/plating (including AFB processing).

Education

Two years of college in biological sciences (preferred)

Licensure

CPT I or II certification from a California Department of Health Services accredited hospital lab or clinic. Certification to include both didactic and practical experience. PHLEBOTOMIST (CT PHLEBOT)

Special Skills

Ability to perform all phlebotomy functions including adult pediatric and neonates. Familiarity with medical terminology and basic typing skills required.