Clinical Laboratory Technician II

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician II to support patient care in the Patient & Laboratory Services team. Under supervision, you perform phlebotomy tasks, specimen preparation, client services, reagent and supply management, and routine QC in a licensed laboratory.

The position requires 3+ years of technical phlebotomy experience, strong medical terminology, and a California CPT certificate when duties include phlebotomy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical phlebotomy experience.
• Experience in medical terminology sufficient to discuss pathology and laboratory medicine.
• Valid California CPT Certificate verifiable by CDPH when duties include phlebotomy.
• AA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patient preparation and specimen preparation.
• Client service activities and specimen accessioning.
• Preparation and management of reagents and supplies, and performing QC functions.
• May be asked to take direction from a Lead or Senior level position.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

California CPT certificate (CDPH)

AA degree (preferred)

Job description

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.; with every other weekend reqiuired.

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.

Department Overview

The Patient & Laboratory Services team supports patient care and research operations through specimen collection, patient registration, specimen processing, and coordination of reference testing. Services include inpatient and outpatient phlebotomy, laboratory specimen accessioning and processing, send-out testing coordination, and after-hours support for research and laboratory patients. The team plays a vital role in ensuring timely, accurate diagnostic testing across CHLA.

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience

Required:

• 3+ years of experience in technical phlebotomy working for a large laboratory or academic institution required..
• 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