Laboratory Assistant - Pre-Analytics - Part Time 8 Hour Evenings (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Keck Medicine of USC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support the laboratory team by collecting blood samples, ensuring specimen integrity, and handling processing and transport of specimens. You will also perform clerical tasks, answer inquiries, and interact professionally with patients and staff in a high-volume hospital environment.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy program and prior phlebotomy experience, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Graduate from an accredited Phlebotomy Program required.
• 1 year phlebotomy experience preferred, ideally in acute care.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood samples by venipuncture or capillary methods per clinician requests, considering patient age.
• Receives and screens specimens for acceptability per guidelines.
• Delivers blood products to Surgery and transfers surgical specimens to appropriate sections.
• Processes, distributes or packages specimens (excluding Anatomic Pathology).
• Handles inquiries about lab results, specimen status and department information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school or equivalent

Phlebotomy program graduate

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 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 Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Req Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Req Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Pref Experience in Phlebotomy (preferably in an acute care facility setting).
• 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.

Job ID REQ20177547 Posted Date 07/27/2026