Laboratory Assistant Full Time Nights

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider is seeking a phlebotomist at its Downey facility. The role involves specimen procurement and processing, requiring strong phlebotomy skills and a California certification. Join a renowned network known for its commitment to patient care and excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing under supervision.
• Perform all assigned duties in designated areas.

Skills

Phlebotomy and Skin puncture techniques

Written and verbal communication skills

Basic Organizational skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

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

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider – one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort – you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V

Qualifications:

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