Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory - Full Time 8 Hour Day Shift (Non Union)

University Of Southern California

Job Location:

Glendale - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 22 - 34

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Laboratory Assistant 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. Maintains supply inventory medical files and prepares patient billing. Provides information to patients and physicians. Processes specimens for testing according to established procedures. Assures integrity of specimens and confidentiality of results.

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

Minimum Experience/Knowledge:

At least two years working in a hospital setting

Required License/Certification:

N/A

As part of Keck Medicine of USC USC Verdugo Hills Hospital is the only community hospital in the Foothills area of Los Angeles backed by an academic medical center. With its 40-year legacy of personalized care from expert physicians experienced nurses and a dedicated staff the community has come to know and trust USCVHH brings patients the latest medical advancements and 24/7 emergency services. Join this world-class team providing highly-specialized care up-to-the-minute research and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $22 - $34. When extending an offer of employment the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position the candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity federal state and local laws contractual stipulations grant funding as well as external market and organizational considerations.

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 the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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