Lab Assistant

Founded in 1956, Dignity Health - Memorial Hospital is a 385-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Bakersfield, California. Serving nearly 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including heart care, maternity care, and orthopedics. Additionally, Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and its Lauren Small Children’s Center is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, is responsible for receiving and processing specimens. May assume duties of Central Processor while on break or absence. Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications. Working knowledge of medical terminology. General typing/computer skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• CA Phlebotomy Technician 1 and BLS required.
• CA Phlebotomy Technician 2 license must be obtained after completion of 1040 clinical hours.
• One year experience in phlebotomy required.
• Education level necessary to obtain required licensure and certifications.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• General typing/ computer skills

Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.