Clinical Lab Technician – Pre-Analytical Specialist

Encino Hospital Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytical activities under physician and licensed professional supervision. Responsibilities include specimen collection (where licensed), clerical duties, and ensuring proper handling across pathology, microbiology, hematology, and chemistry departments.

Candidates should have a HS Diploma, California phlebotomy license if performing venipuncture, BCLS/BLS certification, and at least 1 year of

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Active California Phlebotomy Technician I or II license required for phlebotomy.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire preferred.
• BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-analytical clerical duties and specimen handling.
• Assist with specimen collection and venipuncture only if appropriately certified.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas and equipment.
• Stock and replenish routine supplies across laboratory departments.
• Support quality control procedures and daily lab operations under supervision.

Skills

HS Diploma

Phlebotomy License

BCLS Certification

BLS Certification

Lab Experience

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Technician I/II license (CA)

BCLS (AHA) certificate

BLS within 45 days of hire

1 year clinical lab experience

Job description

Encino Hospital Medical Center in Encino, CA is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support pre-analytical activities under physician and licensed professional supervision. Responsibilities include specimen collection (where licensed), clerical duties, and ensuring proper handling across pathology, microbiology, hematology, and chemistry departments.

Candidates should have a HS Diploma, California phlebotomy license if performing venipuncture, BCLS/BLS certification, and at least 1 year of