Lab Tech -Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hours Variable Shift (Union, Non-Exempt)

Keck Medicine of USC

64d • $23 - $30

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical and clerical functions that include the procurement and processing of laboratory specimens and perform venipuncture using laboratory established procedures effectively and providing clerical support in the Clinical and Anatomic Pathology areas.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• California Phlebotomy Certification - CPTI or CPTII required.
• Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
• A minimum of one year experience working in a clinical laboratory or anatomic pathology lab preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of college with a major in biological sciences, chemistry or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers and handles or screens and transfers all telephone calls.
• Appropriately uses venipunctures and finger stick/heel stick procedures on infants and children.
• Using standardized venipuncture technique, obtains specimens from designated patients accurately and efficiently.
• Assists in the procurement of other clinical specimens including bone marrow and other procedures as required.
• Contributes to a safe, organized, and efficient workplace by complying with established hospital and departmental policies.
• Contributes to accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages by accurately performing patient identification.
• Skillfully collects properly prepared specimens, labeling all specimens in patient room and submitting accurate, complete paperwork for clinical assay.
• Processes specimens according to laboratory procedures.
• Investigates and resolves discrepancies and communicates findings to appropriate personnel.
• Cooperates with other lab personnel and hospital personnel for efficient reporting of lab results.
• Discards specimens after tests or stores for future reference as appropriate.
• Draws blood from in and out patients and ER patients when needed.
• Ensures professional development by assuming responsibility and accountability for current competency and credentialing files.
• Follows clerical problems associated with test requests and reports.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performance of duties.
• Fosters continuous improvement in the quality of patient care by actively evaluating current work systems and suggesting or supporting positive changes.
• Greets and assists all patients and visitors by politely and efficiently obtaining appropriate information and/or required paperwork.
• Performs some clerical functions in the laboratory office.
• Helps with phone and verbal communication with hospital personnel.
• Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies and keeps the work areas stocked and cleaned.
• Performs clerical duties and projects as requested.
• Processes incoming and outgoing test results, outpatient appointments and all other requests for laboratory services.
• Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation by interacting with others in a calm, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Promotes excellent customer relations through clear communication, active listening, caring, and demonstrating supportive interaction.
• Properly labels and prepares specimens for distribution to various sections of the laboratory or for sending out to outside testing facilities.
• Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide departmental and interdepartmental quality control Quality Improvement Program.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate range of $23.69 - $30.95.
• Equal opportunity employer.
• Affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees