Laboratory Assistant, Full Time, Nights

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Downey Hospital in Downey, CA is seeking a phlebotomist to procure specimens, perform venipuncture and skin puncture, and support processing under the supervision of a Licensed CLS.

Ideal candidates hold a California Phlebotomy Certification, have experience with computer data entry, and demonstrate strong communication and basic computer skills. The role serves patients from infancy through adults in an acute care setting. This is a full-time position with nights shift.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy and skin puncture techniques for patients from infancy to adults.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

California Phlebotomy Certification

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

• 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

Address

11500 Brookshire Ave.

Salary

26.00-36.02

Shift

Nights

Zip Code

90241