Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Union)
Laboratory Assistant - Clinical Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating (Non-Exempt) (Union)
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$ 23 - 39
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The Laboratory Assistant is the departments primary support system and is responsible for procuring blood samples from patients for preserving the integrity of specimens and for proper transporting processing and preparation of all samples. Support from Laboratory Assistants also includes clerical functions such as answering telephone inquiries from other departments of the facility dissemination of laboratory reports and communicating with referral laboratories utilized by the department.
Essential Duties:
- Obtains blood sample specimens by venipuncture or capillary methods in response to requests for testing by clinicians with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
- Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
- Delivers of blood products to Surgery and for the delivery of surgical specimens to the appropriate sections of the Laboratory.
- Processes distributes or packages all specimens received (except Anatomic Pathology samples).
- Responsible for handling all inquiries for lab results specimen status and general information regarding the Department and its functions.
- Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with patients coworkers and guests of the institution with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
- Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Carries out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department.
- Maintains professional growth and development. Actively participates in Departments Quality Improvement program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Req High school or equivalent
- Req Specialized/technical training Graduate from an accredited Phlebotomy Program
- Req 1 year Experience in Phlebotomy (preferably in an acute care facility setting).
- Req Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs including Word Excel and PowerPoint
- Req Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Req Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT (CA DPH)
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213)or by email at. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
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