Lab Assistant Per Diem Days

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center • Los Angeles, CA

81d

About The Position

The position involves demonstrating knowledge in handling patients across various age groups, including newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics, specifically in relation to drawing blood specimens for laboratory testing. The role requires an understanding of age-specific care, which includes identifying the need for additional safety measures, understanding physiological normal values and readings, and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills, and activities that may place patients at risk. Effective communication in a clear, concise, and understandable manner is essential. The responsibilities include performing phlebotomy for blood sample collection, planning and organizing workload, processing specimens for clinical laboratory tests, applying criteria for specimen rejection, documenting collection information, performing routine clerical tasks using the laboratory computer, preparing and replenishing materials, supplies, and reagents, and incorporating the HPMC mission of "quality care with compassion and respect" into daily job functions. The position also involves assisting in new employee orientation upon request and communicating any problems or concerns to the Supervisor. Additionally, responding to priority specifications for pick-ups (stat, timed, etc.) is required.

Requirements

• Possesses High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• DHS Phlebotomy Certification.
• AHA BLS Card.
• Fire Card required within 30 days of hire.
• Assault Response Competency (ARC) required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year phlebotomy experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing phlebotomy for collection of blood samples.
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing workload.
• Demonstrating ability to process specimens for clinical laboratory tests.
• Knowing and applying criteria for specimen rejection.
• Documenting collection information.
• Performing routine clerical tasks including using the laboratory computer.
• Preparing and replenishing materials, supplies and reagents.
• Incorporating HPMC mission of 'quality care with compassion and respect' into daily performance of job functions.
• Assisting in new employee orientation upon request of Supervisor.
• Communicating problems/concerns to Supervisor.
• Responding acceptably to priority specifications for pick-ups (stat, timed, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees