Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Laboratory Assistant to collect blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods, process specimens, and support routine clerical tasks in a fast-paced clinical lab.

The role requires phlebotomy training, CPT certification, and 1 year of experience; strong communication and computer skills are essential to interact with patients and hospital departments and to maintain specimen integrity and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited phlebotomy program.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) per CA DPH requirements.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods.
• Receives and screens specimens for acceptability per guidelines.
• Distributes or packages specimens as required.
• Answers inquiries about lab results and specimen status.
• Communicates with patients, co-workers, and other departments professionally.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies.
• Performs additional clinical and clerical duties as needed.
• Maintains records and supports quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills (Microsoft Office)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program graduate

Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT (CA DPH)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant is the department's primary support system and is responsible for procuring blood samples from patients, for preserving the integrity of specimens and for proper transporting, processing and preparation of all samples. Support from Laboratory Assistants also includes clerical functions such as answering telephone inquiries from other departments of the facility, dissemination of laboratory reports and communicating with referral laboratories utilized by the department.

Essential Duties

• Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.


• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.


• Delivers of blood products to Surgery and for the delivery of surgical specimens to the appropriate sections of the Laboratory.


• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received (except Anatomic Pathology samples).


• Responsible for handling all inquiries for lab results, specimen status and general information regarding the Department and it's functions.


• Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with patients, co-workers and guests of the institution, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.


• Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.


• Carries out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department.


• Maintains professional growth and development.


• Actively participates in Department's Quality Improvement program.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent


• Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Phlebotomy Progra


• 1 year Experience in Phlebotomy (preferably in an acute care facility setting).


• Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Excellent analytical and organizational skills


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Pref Experience in Phlebotomy (preferably in an acute care facility setting).


• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH)


• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.92 - $40.66.

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