Medical Laboratory Technician - Clinical Lab - Per Diem 8 Hour Variable Shift (Union)

University of Southern California; Glendale, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist with routine specimen processing and basic analyses under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist. The role includes instrument checks, calibration, maintenance, and quality control, as well as clerical duties and communication with external laboratories.

The position is tied to USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, part of the USC system, offering exposure to a hospital setting with a focus on accuracy and

Qualifications

• Assists in routine specimen processing and analysis.
• Under direct supervision by Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Involves basic clerical tasks and client communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine automated analysis and instrument checks.
• Assist with calibration, maintenance and quality control procedures.
• Handle clerical duties and communicate with outside laboratories as needed.

Skills

Specimen processing

Clinical analysis

Clerical duties

Education

AA degree with 60 semester units in clinical courses

Tools

Automated analysis

Instrument checks/calibration

Quality control

Job description

Assists the Clinical Laboratory Scientist by performing routine specimen processing and analysis under direct supervision. The Technician may perform routine automated analysis, instrument checks, calibration, maintenance and quality control; under the direct supervision of a Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist on duty. Duties of Laboratory Technicians also involve clerical functions such as answering telephone inquires and communicating with outside clients as well as reference laboratories utilized by the hospital. Minimum Education: • AA degree having completed 60 semester units of clinical courses in addition to 6 month externship Minimum Experience/Knowledge: • MLT’s are required to complete 24 units of continuing education biannually and pay licensing fees to CDPH, pursuant to CCR, Title 17, section 1032.5 and BPC section 1260.3. Required License/Certification: • A valid state license for MLT As part of Keck Medicine of USC, USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians, experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust, USC–VHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care, up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials. The hourly rate for this position is $34.49. 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.USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.