Lab Tech - Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hours Days (4:30am to 1:00PM) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

19d•$24 - $31

About The Position

Performs a variety of technical and clerical functions in Clinical and Anatomic Pathology, including procuring and processing laboratory specimens, performing venipuncture according to established laboratory procedures, and providing clerical support. The position supports accurate and timely patient diagnosis and treatment through careful patient identification, specimen collection, labeling, processing, and documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
California Phlebotomy Certification (CPTI or CPTII) required.
Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college with a major in biological sciences, chemistry, or equivalent.
At least one year of experience working in a clinical laboratory or anatomic pathology laboratory.

Responsibilities

Answer, screen, handle, and transfer telephone calls; communicate with hospital personnel.
Perform venipunctures and finger sticks or heel sticks, including on infants and children, and draw blood from inpatients, outpatients, and emergency department patients as needed.
Obtain specimens accurately and efficiently from patients across age groups using standardized techniques.
Assist with procurement of other clinical specimens, including bone marrow specimens and specimens from other procedures as required.
Identify patients using two identifiers, collect and properly prepare specimens, label specimens in the patient room, and submit complete and accurate paperwork.
Process specimens according to laboratory procedures and prepare them for distribution or outside testing, including centrifuging, aliquoting, and freezing.
Discard specimens after testing or store them for future reference as appropriate.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies and communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
Cooperate with laboratory and hospital personnel to support efficient reporting of laboratory results.
Handle clerical issues associated with test requests and reports; process test results, outpatient appointments, and other requests for laboratory services.
Greet and assist patients and visitors, obtain appropriate information and paperwork, and provide courteous, clear, and supportive customer service.
Order, receive, store, and distribute supplies; keep work areas stocked and clean.
Perform laboratory office clerical functions, other clerical duties, and projects as requested.
Follow strict asepsis and antisepsis principles and comply with hospital and departmental policies.
Maintain current competency and credentialing files and take responsibility for professional development.
Evaluate work systems and suggest or support improvements in patient care quality.
Understand and participate in organization-wide and departmental quality control and quality improvement activities, including orientation, education, improvement, and quality planning.
Accept delegated assignments and perform other job-related duties.