Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Graveyard Shift)

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Riverside’s Riverside University Health System Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant for the graveyard shift. The role involves drawing blood, preparing specimens, recording results, and maintaining supplies in a full-time laboratory setting with rotating holidays and weekends.

A valid California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license is required. Prior laboratory experience is not mandatory, and the position offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or a CA Certificate of Proficiency or GED equivalency.
• Requires a valid and current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license from the CA Department of Health Services.
• No prior laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients in the laboratory or wards and prepares specimens for testing.
• Records specimen analysis information and distributes results to physicians and nurses.
• Maintains records and reports, including monthly workload and quality control data.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and reorders as needed.

Skills

Laboratory terminology

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or California Certificate of Proficiency or GED equivalent

Tools

Phlebotomy Technician I license

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside - Riverside University Health System - Medical Center is seeking to fill a Clinical Laboratory Assistant position. The current opening is for graveyard shift (Rotating holidays and weekends are required). This is a full-time, regular position with comprehensive benefits.

Clinical Laboratory Assistants (CLA) prepare and process laboratory specimens according to standardized procedures and operate laboratory equipment according to their scope of work. CLAs also assist with clerical work within the laboratory and perform other related duties as needed. A valid and current license as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I issued by the State of California Department of Health Services is a requirement of this position.

Candidates with 6 months laboratory experience in an acute care hospital are preferred.

Graveyard Shift Schedule:

10:30PM - 7:00AM

Night Shift

Employees shall be paid a night differential of one dollar and ninety cents ($1.90) per hour for the time actually worked between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Meet the Team!

Every day at Riverside University Health System Medical Center, a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff come together to improve lives across Riverside County. Our nationally recognized programs and specialized services thrive because of the diverse talents and commitment of our team members. No matter your background or skill set, you’ll discover meaningful opportunities and a strong sense of purpose here.

To learn more about RUHS Medical Center, please visit www.ruhealth.org

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Draws blood from patients in the laboratory or on the wards to obtain samples for testing; receives, logs and prepares blood and other specimens for testing and analysis by clinical laboratory technologists; may prepare specimens for transport to reference laboratories.
• Records specimen analysis information on appropriate forms and in log books and distributes results to physicians and nursing personnel; operates and performs quality control tests on selected automated clinical analyzers.
• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports, including monthly work load and quality control reports; answers questions in person or by phone from physicians, nursing personnel, and others regarding procedures, scheduling, and results of tests.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and reorders as necessary; may prepare and inoculate bacteriological media.
• May stain and prepare slides for microscopic examination; may release blood from blood bank; may release bodies from hospital morgue.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school, or possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test.

License: A valid and current license as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.

Experience: None Required.

Knowledge of: Common laboratory terminology and equipment.

Ability to: Draw blood from patients; learn elementary laboratory methods, procedures, and measurements; perform basic arithmetic computations; keep accurate records; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For Questions Regarding This Recruitment

Contact Jesus Colin at [phone] or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.