Lab Assistant, 32 Hours, Full Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS).

The role includes phlebotomy for inpatients and outpatients and supports the laboratory workflow across PIH Health's regional network. This position contributes to high-quality patient care within a nonprofit healthcare system serving millions in the Los Angeles area.

Responsibilities

• Specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS).
• Provides phlebotomy (venipuncture and skin puncture) to inpatients and outpatients.
• Supports laboratory workflow and quality control across PIH Health facilities.

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant performs specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing as assigned under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS). Provides phlebotomy (venipuncture and skin puncture) to inpatients and outpatients.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting‑edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.