Laboratory Assistant, Full Time, Nights

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital is seeking a phlebotomy professional to procure specimens, accession and process tests under supervision. The role involves performing duties across designated areas in a non-profit regional health network known for patient experience.

Required California Phlebotomy Certification, venipuncture/skin puncture experience, and data entry skills. Two years in acute care setting preferred; HS diploma required.

Qualifications

• Current California Phlebotomy Certification meeting California Business and Professions Codes.
• Experience in obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and skin puncture methods.
• Experience with computer data entry.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing under the supervision of a Licensed CLS.
• Performs all assigned duties in designated areas.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Organization

Computers

Education

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma

Job description

Responsibilities include specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS). Performs all assigned duties in designated areas.

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.

Required Skills

• Phlebotomy and Skin puncture techniques on patients ranging from infancy through adults.
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic Organizational skills
• Basic Computer Skills

Required Experience

Required

• Current California Phlebotomy Certification meeting California Business and Profession Codes
• Experience in obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and skin puncture methods.
• Experience with computer data entry

Preferred

• Two years phlebotomist or laboratory assistant with phlebotomy duties in an acute care hospital.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred