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-26% vs. median posted rate for administration roles in California ($35.00/hr, n=1219)
4 similar openings in the Ukiah area
3 days median time this employer’s postings stay open (last 90 days)

$1.00/hr · p10p90 · $338/hr

this role: $25.89/hrmedian $35.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,219 posted administration roles in California rates. This role sits in the 27th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 26% below the California median for administration roles.

The CLS Assistant performs laboratory quality control, processes patient specimens, and operates laboratory analyzers to ensure accurate testing. They also provide guidance to lab staff and maintain documentation to support efficient laboratory workflow and patient care.

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.

Job Summary

Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens as well as quality assurance tasks.

Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity".

Collects blood specimens and interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior.

Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing.

Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing.

Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens.

Provides guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution.

Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience

High
School
Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
Associate’s/Technical
Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Two years' relevant clinical laboratory experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications

Benefits

Health Insurance
Comprehensive benefits program

Posting details

Employment type: Part Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $26 - $33/hr
Location: Ukiah, California
Posted: Aug 18, 2026
Application: Employer website

Hiring organization

Adventist Health

Adventist Health Central Coast (formerly Tenet Health Central Coast) is proud to serve the Central Coast of California. We offer care through two acute care hospitals, two imaging centers and an expansive primary and specialty care network.

IndustryHospitals and Health Care

TypePrivately Held

Size501-1,000 employees

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Loads quality control and patient specimens onto analyzers for testing; follows procedures to ensure the appropriate functioning of the analyzer to ensure testing accuracy and precision. Completes analyzer start-up sequence and function checks according to standard protocol. Prepares reagents and maintains analyzer on-board reagent stock. Collects blood specimens for a variety of Laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques; handles/transports Lab specimens and provides post-phlebotomy care to patients. Completes computerized tasks as appropriate for affiliate to ensure complete patient registration and/or test order entry into the lab information system, as well as generation of collection lists and/or labels.

Receives specimens for testing; assesses specimens upon receipt according to established criteria to determine acceptability; takes action according to protocol including escalating to licensed or certified personnel for direction. Handles and processes a variety of specimen types to prepare them for analysis; adheres to protocols to maintain specimen integrity at all times.

Prepares and/or packages specimens for transport to another Adventist Health or outside reference laboratory and may complete computer steps necessary for processing referred specimens, such as compiling tracking lists. Verbally communicates released/reported results. Routes, distributes and retransmits released/reported results. Stores and retrieves specimens. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment and waived/moderate complexity analytic lab equipment; escalates according to protocol when equipment is malfunctioning.

Performs preventive maintenance and minor troubleshooting for Laboratory analyzers. Monitors temperatures and other indicators of environmental and equipment functionality. Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies in work area and/or on phlebotomy cart Participates in managing the laboratory workflow by performing duties such as monitoring pending work, escalating priority work, locating specimens, and coordinating specimen recollections. Maintains required records by completing basic documentation of pre-, post- and analytic work, as well as quality-related tasks.

Provides guidance to Lab Assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution. Receives incoming calls for the laboratory and assists the caller as appropriate or transfers these calls to the appropriate laboratory section or person. Communicates with customer to clarify ambiguous, unclear or duplicate test orders Answers patients’ questions within scope of job; appropriately escalates questions that can’t be answered.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

CLS Assistant, Part Time, Evening Shift