Laboratory Assistant

The 47-bed Novato Community Hospital is a not-for-profit, general acute care hospital accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. Serving its community since 1961, the hospital affiliated with Sutter Health in 1985. Novato Community Hospital works in close partnership with Marin General Hospital to provide for the healthcare needs of more than 64,000 North Marin County residents. Novato Community Hospital recently opened a $40 million replacement hospital and a medical office building on the Novato Medical Campus.Featuring a $38 million replacement hospital, which opened in early 2001, Novato Community Hospital is a 46-bed acute care facility serving more than 64,000 residents of North Marin County. The hospital's services include a 24-hour emergency department, an ambulatory care center, diagnostic imaging, surgery center, cardiac care and laboratory services. Novato Community Hospital patients have access to additional services, such as obstetrical care and cardiac catheterization laboratory services, at nearby Marin General Hospital through a collaborative arrangement between the two facilities.
REQUIREMENTS


Knowledge of laboratory equipment and supplies, medical terminology and organization of acute care clinical laboratory, venous and capillary blood drawing techniques are required. Performs venipunctures using appropriate equipment. Processes blood and body fluid specimens for analysis. Sets up microbiology cultures. Performs front office duties and has experience with computer, phones, and filing. Experience in an acute care facility and phlebotomy certificate required. California Phlebotomy License (CPT1) required and knowledge of laboratory information systems preferred. High school diploma or equivalent.