Phlebotomist/Clinical Lab Asst

California State University-Northridge • Los Angeles, CA

233d • $3,680 - $3,800

About The Position

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals, be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you've come to the right place. Learn more: csun/about-csun.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six to twelve months of related experience in a healthcare setting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess and maintain valid certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, as defined by the California Department of Health Services.

Nice To Haves

• General knowledge of clinical laboratory operations and equipment.
• Understanding of laboratory safety and quality assurance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology pertinent to laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to clinical laboratory operations and patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Supports overall laboratory operations and performs phlebotomy on patients at the Student Health Center.
• Performs phlebotomy (venipuncture) and skin puncture for blood drawing.
• Coordinates patient flow in the Lab/X-ray Reception area.
• Logs in and processes laboratory requests from providers using Point and Click and Orchard.
• Monitors interface functions at the request level.
• Instructs patients on costs and collection requirements for laboratory tests.
• Collects required specimens submitted by providers.
• Prepares laboratory specimens for testing or to send to the reference laboratory.
• Verifies billing to authorize payment to reference laboratories.
• Compiles a problem List with Lab orders and Specimen Collection.
• Monitors pending results in the Laboratory Interface System (LIS) and troubleshoots.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Retirement & savings plans.
• Tuition waiver.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED