Certified Phlebotomist II - Laboratory - Per Diem - 8 Hour Variable Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California seeks a Certified Phlebotomist II at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital in Glendale, CA. The role focuses on procuring blood samples, preserving specimen integrity, and ensuring proper transport, processing, and preparation of all samples.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, current CPT license and BCLS certification, and at least two years of hospital phlebotomy experience preferred. The hourly rate is $27.29.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Procure blood samples from patients and ensure specimen integrity.
• Transport, process, and prepare all samples according to protocol.
• Assist with clerical tasks such as answering inquiries, disseminating lab reports, and communicating with referral laboratories.

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 for this position is $27.29. 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.

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