Clinical Lab Technician II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles seeks a Laboratory Technician II to work in a licensed clinical laboratory under supervision, handling patient preparation, specimen handling, reagent management, and QC tasks in compliance with California business code 1269, CLIA, and applicable regulations. The role requires strong attention to patient age/developmental needs.

Minimum qualifications include 1+ year in a large lab setting and 3+ years in technical phlebotomy if phlebotomy is performed.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in a large laboratory or academic setting.
• 3+ years of technical phlebotomy experience if blood collection is required.
• Experience with medical terminology sufficient to discuss pathology and laboratory medicine.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient and specimen preparation in a licensed clinical laboratory.
• Provide client service activities as required and maintain quality control.
• Prepare and manage reagents and supplies; perform QC tasks as directed by regulatory agencies.
• Work under supervision and adhere to CLS/CLIA and other regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Medical terminology

Phlebotomy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California CPT Certificate (CDPH)

AA degree (preferred)

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/Work Experience Required

• 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/Certifications Required

• 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