Lead Lab Technician: Elevate Patient Care & Quality

Keck Medicine of USC; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Lab Tech to support the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in collecting and processing blood specimens, and to help manage routine clerical duties and inventory. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will participate in training, ensure adherence to CLIA Moderate Complex Testing requirements, and help improve lab workflows while maintaining safety and accuracy in specimen handling.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in biological sciences or related field preferred.
• CPTI or CPT II-California Phlebotomy Certificate required or preferred.
• BLS certification required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Clinical Laboratory Scientist in performing technical and clerical tasks.
• Collects, processes, and distributes blood specimens for testing.
• Trains new employees and manages Lab Tech scheduling.
• Ensures compliance with CLIA Moderate Complex Testing requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree in biological sciences

CPTI or CPT II-California Phlebotomy Certificate

BLS Certification

Job description

Keck Medicine of USC Arcadia Hospital is seeking a Lab Tech to support the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in collecting and processing blood specimens, and to help manage routine clerical duties and inventory. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will participate in training, ensure adherence to CLIA Moderate Complex Testing requirements, and help improve lab workflows while maintaining safety and accuracy in specimen handling.