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Medical Lab Assistant II - Lab - Administration

San Diego, California

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Job ID
19005
Date posted
06/25/2026
Schedule
Full-Time
Shift
Rotating
Department
Lab - Administration

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor the Medical Laboratory Assistant II is responsible for a variety of specimen collections on children both inpatients & outpatients, processing tests, referral test analysis preparation & shipping registration & lab test order entry hospital/departmental computer procedures Microbiology specimen processing & departmental instrument maintenance. Working behind the scenes, the MLA II helps to save lives every day!

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Love for science!

- The ability to remain calm under stress

- Problem solver

- Attention to detail

- Flexibility

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or Equivalent

One year of experience

Phlebotomy certificate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of experience

BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association)

Prior pediatric experience in phlebotomy, specimen accessioning and processing, patient registration and lab test order entry in a clinical laboratory under a qualified Director.

The current salary range for this position is $26.51 to $36.89

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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