Lab Assistant, Per Diem

PIH Health•Whittier, CA

3d•$21 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant performs specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing as assigned under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS). Provides phlebotomy (venipuncture and skin puncture) to inpatients and outpatients. PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook , Twitter , or Instagram .

Requirements

Phlebotomy or skin puncture techniques on patients ranging from infancy through adult
Written and verbal communication
Basic organizational skills
Basic computer skills
Experience with operating some laboratory equipment and setting up cultures preferred
Must have a current phlebotomy certification
Experience with computer data entry preferred
Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required