Lab Assistant - Certified

Dignity Health Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a 384-bed not-for-profit Level 2 Trauma Center located in Carmichael California. We have served north Sacramento County as well as south Placer County for over 50 years. Our facility is one of the area's largest medical centers and also one of the most comprehensive. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to community well-being; providing excellent patient care to all. Mercy San Juan Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as a Spine Center of Excellence. We are proud recipients of the Perinatal Care Certificate of Excellence and a Certificate of Excellence for Hip and Knee Replacements.

The incumbent accurately and efficiently processes all lab specimens with appropriate use of the hospital and laboratory information systems.

The incumbent shall demonstrate behaviors consistent with the core (Mercy) values in support with Mercy San Juan Medical Center and the Mission and Philosophy of Dignity Health. 

We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: 

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts 
• Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft 
• Adoption AssistanceFree Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Tuition Assistance for career growth and development 
• Retirement Programs 
• Wellness Programs

Requirements:

• Lab Assistant/phlebotomist in an acute care hospital. 1 year experience preferred. 
• 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. 
• California CPT-1 or CPT-2 or certification or other California state certification permitting phlebotomy.