Laboratory Assistant II

Cottage Health

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Job Category: LabJob Description:Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories seeks a Laboratory Assistant II for their PDL Processing department responsible for the front-end, pre-analytical operations in their area of responsibility. They are the front-line/public relations members of the laboratory team and need to maintain appropriate professionalism in a stressful and unpredictable working environment. Under appropriate levels of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include:
  • Processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry and retrieval, providing client services, performing microbiology procedures, and limited operation of automated instrumentation.
QUALIFICATIONS:All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.Education:
  • Preferred: College level coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry and/or biology.
Technical Requirements:
  • Minimum: Computer keyboard skills.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
Years of Related Work Experience:
  • Preferred: Clinical laboratory experience or comparable training and experience that provide skills to perform the job tasks competently.
About Us:Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter.If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on only.

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