Clinical Lab Tech II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician II to function under supervision in a licensed clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include patient and specimen preparation, client services, and managing lab supplies.

The ideal candidate has 1+ years of experience in a large lab, expertise in phlebotomy, and familiarity with medical terminology. A California Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate and a high school diploma are required, with an AA degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience working for a large laboratory or academic institution.
• 3+ years of experience in technical phlebotomy, if blood collection is required.
• Experience in medical terminology sufficient to understand and discuss pathology.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient preparation and specimen preparation.
• Conduct client service activities and manage reagents and supplies.
• Execute procedures and quality control functions as approved by regulatory agencies.

Skills

Technical phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Client service activities

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

AA degree

Job description

Purpose Statement / Position Summary

The Clinical Laboratory Technician II under direct supervision of unlicensed or licensed CLS, MLT, or section manager, functions as an unlicensed or licensed staff member in a licensed clinical laboratory performing duties approved by California business code 1269, CLIA, and other regulatory agencies. Duties and responsibilities include patient preparation, specimen preparation, client service activities, preparation and management of reagents and supplies, and performing procedures and QC functions approved by regulatory agencies. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issue of the patient population(s) being served. May be asked to take direction from a Lead or Senior level position.

Minimum Qualifications and Work Experience

• 1+ years of experience working for a large laboratory or academic institution required.
• 3+ years of experience in technical phlebotomy, if blood collection is required for lab section.
• Experience in medical terminology sufficient to understand and discuss technical aspects of pathology and laboratory medicine.

Preferred: Processing experience preferred.

Education, Licensure, and Certifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Valid California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certificate verifiable by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) when duties include phlebotomy.

Preferred: AA degree preferred.

Schedule

(pending intake)