Laboratory Assistant, Per Diem, Afternoon Shift

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in Downey, California, is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to perform specimen procurement, accessioning, processing, and testing under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist. The ideal candidate will possess a current California Phlebotomy Certification, strong communication and organizational skills, and experience with blood sample collection. Preferred qualifications include two years of phlebotomy or laboratory assistant experience in an acute care hospital. Join our nonprofit healthcare network dedicated to excellence in patient care.

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.
• Perform duties under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist.

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

• 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 Experience

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

Qualifications

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