Laboratory Assistant - PMOB Clinical Lab - Per Diem 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union)
About The Position
The Laboratory Assistant is the department’s primary support system, responsible for obtaining patient blood samples and maintaining specimen integrity through proper transport, processing, and preparation. The role also provides clerical support, including answering inquiries from other facility departments, distributing laboratory reports, and communicating with referral laboratories used by the department. The position supports the PMOB Clinical Lab at Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital providing specialized care for complex medical and surgical conditions. Work includes patient-facing phlebotomy and specimen handling, as well as responding to inquiries about laboratory results, specimen status, and department functions. The role is per diem, with an eight-hour day schedule, and is non-exempt and union-represented.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited phlebotomy program.
- One year of phlebotomy experience; acute care facility experience is preferred.
- Organization and time-management skills.
- Excellent customer service behavior.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification from CA DPH.
- Fire Life Safety Training (LA City); if the card is not held upon hire, it must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained through renewal before expiration. Required within LA City only.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy experience in an acute care facility setting.
Responsibilities
- Obtain blood specimens through venipuncture or capillary methods in response to clinician testing requests, considering the patient’s age.
- Receive and screen specimens for acceptability according to established guidelines.
- Deliver blood products to Surgery and surgical specimens to the appropriate laboratory sections.
- Process, distribute, or package received specimens, excluding Anatomic Pathology samples.
- Handle inquiries about laboratory results, specimen status, and general department information and functions.
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with patients, co-workers, and guests, considering the patient’s age as appropriate.
- Follow established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform additional clinical and clerical duties to meet departmental needs.
- Maintain professional growth and development and participate actively in the department’s Quality Improvement program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
