Adventist Health·Clearlake, California
Performs routine laboratory tasks including specimen processing, test order entry, and blood collection via venipuncture and arterial puncture. Manages the flow of patient specimens and maintains accurate documentation and laboratory records.
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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Standards of Behavior
Laboratory Assistant - Director of Laboratory Services
Professionalism and Self-Development
Laboratory Assistant (Outpatient) (AHCL)
Able to access electronic patient test results. Maintains paper files of laboratory test results. Accurately files reports, logs and patient requisitions. Follows HIPPA patient confidentiality guidelines at all times.
Completes and documents all required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Perform clerical duties as needed.
Provides laboratory patient services ensuring accuracy and completeness of patient information. Consistently completes patient test order entry in an accurate manner and according to established procedures.
Receives and processes laboratory reports for return to physicians. Verifies identifying information on reports to ensure accuracy. Processes reports to be delivered to physicians daily and is consistently accurate.
Receives and processes verbal orders from physicians, identifies self when taking orders over the phone and records and verifies tests ordered, accurately identifying patient.
Routes specimens for send out to reference laboratories. Labels and addresses all specimens accurately.
Takes and documents laboratory equipment daily temperatures as assigned.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.
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
Laboratory assistant openings in California often reflect ongoing demand in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs that rely on accurate specimen collection and patient support. This role is competitive because employers look for phlebotomy certification, strong blood draw technique, independent work in high-pressure settings, and strict confidentiality; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your CPT I or CPT II status and be ready to describe your experience with different draw methods.
