Lab Assistant - Microbiology - Per Diem - Varied - Sorrento Mesa

Scripps Health
United States, California, San Diego
Mar 15, 2025
Description This is a casual/per diem, non-benefited position with varied shifts, including weekends. Training will be on the evening shift, 3pm-11:30pm. This position will not be working in a phlebotomy area and will not require the CPT or BLS. Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide. Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: Selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work for 2024 by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute for the 16th time. A remarkable achievement as only five healthcare organizations nationwide made the list, and Scripps is the sole healthcare provider in California to be recognized. Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years. Ranked 78th in 2023 PEOPLE Companies that Care. Ranked 95th in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023 The Lab Assistant will be joining our Microbiology team at our Scripps Medical Laboratory in Sorrento Mesa. Our Scripps Medical Laboratory is our system's core lab, servicing all sites and processing over 2.6 million tests annually. The Lab Assistant will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, using best judgment in testing samples and problem solving. This role is ideal for someone looking to pursue a career in the clinical lab, as you will be exposed to a variety of cases in a hands-on, high-pace environment, assisting with processing and plating of micro specimens. The Lab Assistant will assist the Clinical Lab Scientist in the preanalytical and analytical testing of samples. Through this partnership, the Lab Assistant will proactively contribute to achieve team goals towards cost-effective, high quality patient care services. The Lab Assistant is instrumental in impacting the workflow processes to identify areas of improvement. The Lab Assistant is responsible for the following: Answers phones and provides clerical support for the laboratory. Ensures performance and safety standards are met. Ensures inventory and supplies are stocked appropriately. Serves as a liaison for the laboratory and interacts with physicians, nurses and customers to provide a positive outcome. Qualifications Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills: Good critical thinking and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient with medical terminology, with an understanding of computer systems. Preferred experience: Previous microbiology lab work experience Bachelors Degree in related field Job : Lab Primary Location : Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY Work Locations : SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY 9535 WAPLES ST. SAN DIEGO 92121 Organization : Scripps Clinic Job Posting : Mar 14, 2025, 9:47:47 PM Benefit Status : CA - CASUAL Minimum Rate (USD) : 28.57 - Maximum Rate (USD) : 40.28 In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.