Lab Assistant Per Diem Varied

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Per Diem Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing. The role requires careful handling across neonatal to geriatric patients and strict adherence to safety and procedure standards.

The position offers varied shifts (5:30AM-2:00PM or 2:00PM-10:30PM), 0.2 FTE, and emphasizes accurate documentation, teamwork, and timely specimen processing in a hospital laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• One year phlebotomy experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• DHS Phlebotomy Certification.
• AHA BLS Card.
• Fire Card required within 30 days of hire.
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing phlebotomy for collection of blood samples.
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Demonstrating ability to process specimens for clinical laboratory tests.
• Knowing and applying criteria for specimen rejection.
• Documenting collection information.
• Performing routine clerical tasks including using the laboratory computer.
• Preparing and replenishes materials, supplies and regents.
• Incorporates HPMC mission of "quality care with compassion and respect" into daily performance of job functions.
• Assists in new employee orientation upon request of Supervisor.
• Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor.
• Responds acceptably to priority specifications for pick-ups (stat, timed, etc.).

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Demonstrating knowledge in handling of patients in the following age groups: newborn, pediatric, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, as they relate to the drawing of blood specimens for laboratory testing. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked below: Infant (x) Pediatric (x) Adult (x) Geriatric (x)

• Performing phlebotomy for collection of blood samples.
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Demonstrating ability to process specimens for clinical laboratory tests.
• Knowing and applying criteria for specimen rejection.
• Documenting collection information.
• Performing routine clerical tasks including using the laboratory computer.
• Preparing and replenishes materials, supplies and regents.
• Incorporates HPMC mission of "quality care with compassion and respect" into daily performance of job functions.
• Assists in new employee orientation upon request of Supervisor.
• Communicates problems/concerns to Supervisor.
• Responds acceptably to priority specifications for pick-ups (stat, timed, etc.).
• Possesses High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Education

• Possesses High School diploma or equivalent.

Minimum Work Experience and Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Preferred Work Experience And Qualifications

• One year phlebotomy experience in a hospital laboratory preferred

Required Licensure, Certification, Registration Or Designation

• DHS Phlebotomy Certification
• AHA BLS Card
• Fire Card required within 30 days of hire
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire

Shift & Hours

• Shift: Varied
• Hours: 8 hours
• Shift Hours: 5:30AM-2:00PM or 2PM - 10:30PM

Other Details

• Type: Per Diem
• FTE: 0.2