Lab Tech - Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hours Days (7:30AM to 4:00PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital seeks a qualified Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, manage specimen labeling, and support clerical tasks in the Clinical and Anatomic Pathology areas.

Responsibilities include handling phone calls, ensuring accurate paperwork, following aseptic procedures, and maintaining patient care. California Phlebotomy Certification and BLS are required; high school diploma with 1 year lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum - High School diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred - two years of college with a biological sciences focus.
• Minimum one year of clinical lab or anatomic pathology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture using standard techniques and collect specimens.
• Screen, handle and transfer calls and assist hospital staff as needed.
• Label specimens accurately and ensure proper paperwork for lab tests.
• Follow asepsis/antisepsis procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Assist in clerical tasks and stock supplies in the lab.
• Contribute to patient care by accurate specimen processing and reporting.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Medical terminology

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Two years college (preferred)

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Labeling & specimen prep

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Answers and handles or screens and transfers all telephone calls,
• Appropriates uses venipunctures and finger stick/heel stick procedures on infants and Children.
• Using standardized venipuncture technique, obtains specimens from designated patients accurately and efficiently (appropriately for different age groups).
• Assists in the procurement of other clinical specimens including bone marrow and other procedures as required.
• Contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace by complying with established hospital and departmental policies.
• Contributes to accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages by accurately performing patient identification (i.e., 2 patient identification), by using patient name and date of birth skillfully collecting properly prepared specimens, labeling all specimen in patient room and submitting accurate, complete paperwork for clinical assay.
• Contributes to accurate and timely testing by processing specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Contributes to timely patient care by investigating and resolving discrepancies and communicating findings to appropriate personnel.
• Cooperate with other lab personnel and hospital personnel for efficient reporting of lab results.
• Discards specimen after test or stores for future reference as appropriate.
• Draw blood from in and out patients and ER patients when needed.
• Ensures professional development by assuming responsibility and accountability for current competency and credentialing files.
• Follows clerical problems associated with test requests and reports.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performance of duties.
• Fosters continuous improvement in the quality of patient care by actively evaluating current work systems and suggesting or supporting positive changes.
• Greets and assists all patients and visitors by politely and efficiently obtaining appropriate information and/or required paperwork.
• Have knowledge and perform some clerical functions in the laboratory office.
• Help with phone and verbal communication with hospital personnel.
• Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies and keeps the work areas stocked and cleaned.
• Performs clerical duties and projects as requested.
• Performs other job-related duties by accepting delegated assignments.
• Performs patient responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's care.
• Processes incoming and outgoing test results, outpatient appointments and all other requests for laboratory services.
• Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation by interacting with others in a calm, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Promotes excellent customer relations through clear communication, active listening, caring, and demonstrating supportive interaction.
• Properly labels and prepares specimens for distribution to various sections of the laboratory or for sending out to outside testing facilities, i.e., centrifuging, aliquoting and freezing.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide departmental and interdepartmental quality control Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, improvement and quality planning activities.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Minimum - High School diploma or equivalent
• Preferred - Two years of college with a major in biological sciences, chemistry or equivalent preferred.

Work Experience

• Preferred - A minimum of one year experience working in a clinical laboratory or anatomic pathology lab preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Minimum (Required)
• * California Phlebotomy Certification - CPTI or CPTII required.
• * Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.69 - $30.95. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, State, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs a variety of technical and clerical functions that include the procurement and processing of laboratory specimens and perform venipuncture using laboratory established procedures effectively and providing clerical support in the Clinical and Anatomic Pathology areas.

Job ID REQ20180674

Posted Date 09/24/2026