What Laboratory contributes to Cardinal Health

Clinical Care Delivery provides high quality, patient-centered care focused on diagnosing, treating and managing care while ensuring the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of the practice.

The Laboratory job family performs services where blood, bodily fluids, or other tissue samples are taken for diagnostic testing to determine the appropriate plan of care. Requires certification.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the laboratory staff and operation, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.  Notifies manager of problems requiring managerial intervention.
• Effectively performs laboratory testing and reporting of results in an accurate, timely and efficient manner.
• Adheres to all laboratory quality assurance policies, documenting all quality control activities.
• Effectively performs equipment maintenance, including function checks, as scheduled with documentation according to laboratory policies.
• Resolves problems with testing and equipment in a timely and constructive manner.  Follows the laboratory’s policies / procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s policies defined acceptable levels of performance, assuring that all appropriate remedial
  actions are taken and documented.  Ensures that patient test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly.  Notifies appropriate personnel of testing delays.
• Accurately determines acceptability of specimens by performing visual inspections or by recognizing abnormal / unusual results. Verifies specimen identification / labeling prior to result release. Documents unacceptable specimens according to laboratory policy.
  Communicates specimen requirements and problems to appropriate personnel.
• Mentors lab personnel as needed, using constructive teaching and counseling methods.
• Performs testing on proficiency testing samples, maintaining documentation in accordance with laboratory policy.
• Effectively communicates with nursing staff and physicians regarding patient testing issues, providing consultation on issues, as needed.
• Recognizes critical values and follows appropriate notification Procedure.
• Ensures proper inventory of reagent stock / supplies is maintained.         
• Effectively orients and trains new personnel, as requested by                 
  supervisor.
• Evaluates new testing methodology and contributes to writing technical laboratory procedures as requested by supervisor.
• Operates all computer hardware and software programs competently and efficiently.
• Effectively performs other duties and projects as assigned by management and / or leadership.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related field and completion of internship
• State of California Clinical Laboratory Technologist license or temporary license
• One year hematology experience preferred
• Knowledge of computer/telephony support, preferably in a health care environment
• Strong customer service background, preferably in health care environment
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Competence with computer processing functions and other standard office equipment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to calmly and professionally resolve customer issues with diplomacy and tact
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills

Working Conditions:

• This position functions primarily indoors in a medical / business environment. Employee may be subject to blood borne pathogens, radiation, bio waste and other medically-related factors, with exposure to moderate noise levels.
• Visual acuity to read and compute screen and paper documents; close and distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception, ability to adjust focus; hearing acuity to converse with staff and customers; ability to walk, stoop, bend, kneel, and lift and move 25 pounds on a regular basis; ability to sit for hours at a time. Employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels, interruptions, and occasionally asked to work evening and weekends as needed.

Location:

cCARE Cancer Center: Fresno

7130 North Millbrook Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720

Anticipated hourly range: $37.00 per hour - $61.25 per hour

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws

Application window anticipated to close: 11/21/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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