Certified Phlebotomist II - Laboratory - Part Time 8 Hour Night Shift (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Certified Phlebotomist II to obtain blood samples from patients and ensure specimen integrity. The role emphasizes proper transport, processing, and preparation of samples, as well as clerical support for the laboratory team.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years of hospital phlebotomy experience, a current CPT license, and BCLS certification.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• At least two (2) years of experience as a Phlebotomist in a hospital setting preferred.
• Current CPT License.
• Current BCLS Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Procure blood samples from patients and ensure specimen integrity.
• Preserve integrity of specimens and properly transport, process, and prepare all samples.
• Assist with clerical functions such as answering telephone inquiries and disseminating laboratory reports.
• Communicate with referral laboratories used by the department.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen handling

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Certified Phlebotomist II is the Department’s primary support system and is responsible for procuring blood samples from patients, for preserving the integrity of specimens and for proper transporting, processing and preparation of all samples. Support from Laboratory Assistants also includes clerical functions such as answering telephone inquiries from other departments of the facility, dissemination of laboratory reports and communicating with referral laboratories utilized by the department.

Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience/Knowledge

At least two (2) years of experience as a Phlebotomist in a hospital setting preferred.

Required License/Certification

• Current CPT License
• Current BCLS Certification from the American Heart Association.

As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $25.33 to $34.09. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.