Laboratory Assistant, Non-Phlebotomy - Clinical Lab - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles is seeking a Laboratory Assistant/Non-Phlebotomist to provide clerical and technical support to Clinical Laboratory Scientists.

The role involves receiving and screening specimens, processing and packaging samples, handling result inquiries, and communicating with patients and staff. It also supports testing activities and adheres to hospital policies while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year experience in laboratory testing assistance, preferably in an acute care facility.
• Pref Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant program.
• Pref Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH)
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration (LA City only).

Responsibilities

• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by guidelines.
• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received (except Blood Bank and Anatomic Pathology).
• Handles inquiries for lab results, specimen status and general information about the department.
• Interacts professionally with patients, coworkers and guests of the institution.
• Assists in performing and documenting laboratory testing, equipment maintenance and function checks.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Participates in Department’s Quality Improvement program.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in laboratory testing assistance

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant/Non-Phlebotomist is one of the Department's support systems and is responsible for providing both clerical and technical assistance to the Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Support from Laboratory Assistant/Non-Phlebotomist 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

• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received (except Blood Bank and Anatomic Pathology samples).
• Handles all inquiries for lab results, specimen status and general information regarding the Department and its 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.
• Assists in performing and documenting laboratory testing, equipment maintenance and function checks.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent
• Req 1 year Experience in laboratory testing assistance, (preferably in an acute care facility)

Preferred Qualifications

• Pref Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant program.
• Pref Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH)

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Req 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 $21.84 - $34.48. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California 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.

Job ID REQ20182289

Posted Date 11/02/2026