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

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

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to draw blood by venipuncture or capillary methods for clinical testing. You will screen and process specimens, transport materials to the correct departments, and handle inquiries about results and statuses.

Professional communication with patients and staff is essential. Required: high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an accredited Phlebotomy Program, and CPT certification (CA DPH).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Phlebotomy Program.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH) required.
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) required within 30 days of hire if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods for testing.
• Receive and screen specimens for acceptability per guidelines.
• Deliver blood products to Surgery and specimens to appropriate lab sections.
• Process, distribute or package all specimens (excluding Anatomic Pathology).
• Handle inquiries regarding lab results, specimen status, and department information.
• Communicate professionally with patients, coworkers, and visitors with appropriate age consideration.
• Adhere to hospital and department policies and procedures.
• Perform additional clinical and clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy Program graduate

Job description

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 it's 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. 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 $23.92 - $40.66. 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.

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