Adventist Health·Ukiah, California
Collects, processes, and delivers laboratory specimens while ensuring integrity and adherence to prescribed time frames. Performs essential data entry and clerical tasks to facilitate the flow of lab work and patient information.
Adventist Health Ukiah Valley has been deeply connected to the community we serve since 1956.
We are comprised of a 50-bed acute care medical center, level IV trauma center, level II intensive care nursery services, extensive physical rehabilitation program, outpatient surgery and diagnostic center and advanced wound care center.
Ukiah is a unique small town that charms you with its rich character, arts, vineyards and natural surroundings.
Ukiah beckons you to explore all that the valley has to offer amidst our 300 days of sunshine each year.
We are also conveniently located just two hours north of San Francisco and 45 minutes from the Pacific Coast.
Collects, processes, and delivers specimens to lab departments while maintaining specimen integrity and within a prescribed time frame. Performs data entry and clerical duties to initiate and facilitate the processing of specimens.
Employs positive patient identification procedures to ensure the integrity of each specimen for pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical testing. Performs proper specimen collection, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation (including centrifuge), transportation and storage. Responds accordingly to STAT, ASAP, routine and timed orders.
Performs data entry and clerical duties to initiate and expedite the processing of specimens (enters patient information and orders tests). Communicates with other departments and staff, including physicians, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
Prepares referral test specimens for pick up by courier, performs data entry of referral results and maintains referral filing system.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Market context
In California, specimen processor openings are often tied to steady laboratory and healthcare operations, so demand can remain consistent for candidates who can work accurately on evening shifts. These roles can be competitive because employers look for careful patient identification, confidentiality, and the ability to keep up with fast-paced specimen handling; a high school diploma or GED is required, and an associate’s or technical degree may strengthen your application. Before applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and compare the comprehensive benefits program against your priorities.