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

Keck Medicine of USC; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified Phlebotomist II position at Keck Medicine of USC in Glendale, CA, focuses on collecting blood samples, preserving specimen integrity, and ensuring proper transport and processing of all samples. It also includes clerical duties such as answering department inquiries and distributing laboratory reports to referral labs.

Required qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, a current CPT license, and BCLS certification, with at least two years of hospital phlebotomy

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting.
• Current CPT license and BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Procure blood samples from patients.
• Preserve specimen integrity and proper transport, processing and preparation.
• Clerical support such as answering calls, disseminating reports and communicating with referral laboratories.
• Support from Laboratory Assistants for related duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

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 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.

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.

Job ID REQ20180907 Posted Date 09/24/2026