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

C018 University of Southern California- HS; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support blood collection, specimen handling and clerical duties in a busy acute care setting. The role includes obtaining blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods, processing specimens, and responding to inquiries from clinicians and departments.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, completed phlebotomy training, CPT certification, and at least one year of phlebotomy experience, with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Phlebotomy Program with CPT certification preferred.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care setting recommended.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods per clinician requests.
• Receive and screen specimens for acceptability per guidelines.
• Deliver blood products to Surgery and transport surgical specimens as required.
• Process, distribute or package all specimens (except Anatomic Pathology).
• Handle inquiries for lab results, specimen status and general department information.
• Communicate professionally with patients, coworkers and visitors; maintain patient age considerations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Time management

Organization

Education

High school or equivalent

Graduate from a Phlebotomy program

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant is the department's primary support system and is responsible for procuring blood samples from patients, for preserving the integrity of specimens and for proper transporting, processing and preparation of all samples. Support from Laboratory Assistants 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

• Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
• Delivers of blood products to Surgery and for the delivery of surgical specimens to the appropriate sections of the Laboratory.
• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received (except Anatomic Pathology samples).
• Responsible for handling 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Req High school or equivalent.
• Req Specialized/technical training.
• Graduate from an accredited Phlebotomy Program.
• Req 1 year Experience in Phlebotomy (preferably in an acute care facility setting).
• Req Organization/time management skills.
• Req Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior.
• Req Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH).
• 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.

Keck Medicine of USC is the University of Southern California’s medical enterprise, one of only two university-based medical systems in the Los Angeles area. Keck Medicine combines academic excellence, world-class research and state-of-the-art facilities to provide highly specialized care for some of the most acute patients in the country. Our internationally renowned physicians and scientists provide world-class patient care at Keck Hospital of USC, USC Norris Cancer Hospital, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, USC Arcadia Hospital and more than 100 unique clinics in Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Tulare and Ventura counties.

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.92 - $40.66.

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