Laboratory Assistant, Per Diem, Afternoon Shift

PIH Health; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 47,940; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health in Downey, California, is seeking a Phlebotomist to manage specimen procurement, accessioning, processing, and testing under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS).

This role requires proficiency in phlebotomy, written communication, and organizational skills. A current California Phlebotomy Certification is mandatory, along with experience in obtaining blood samples and data entry.

The position demands flexibility in shifts and offers salaries between $21.00 and $34.80, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and skin puncture methods.
• Experience with computer data entry.
• Two years as phlebotomist or laboratory assistant with phlebotomy duties in an acute care hospital.

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

Current California Phlebotomy Certification

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.

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.

Details

• Address: 11500 Brookshire Ave.
• Salary: $21.00–$34.80
• Shift: Variable
• Zip Code: 90241