Keck Medicine of USC is hiring: Assistant Lab Non-Phlebotomy - Pre-Analytics - F

Overview

Assistant Lab Non-Phlebotomy - Pre-Analytics - Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Union) at Keck Medicine of USC. The Laboratory Assistant/Non-Phlebotomist is one of the Department's support systems and is responsible for providing both clerical and technical assistance to the Clinical Laboratory Scientists. Support from Laboratory Assistant/Non-Phlebotomist 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.

Responsibilities

• Receives and screens specimens with regard to acceptability as defined by established guidelines.
• Processes, distributes or packages all specimens received (except Blood Bank and Anatomic Pathology samples).
• Handles all inquiries for lab results, specimen status and general information regarding the Department and its functions.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and professionally with Patients, co-workers and guests of the institution, with appropriate consideration for the age of the patient.
• Assists in performing and documenting laboratory testing, equipment maintenance and function checks.
• 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 Department’s Quality Improvement program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• 1 year Experience in laboratory testing assistance, preferably in an acute care facility setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized/technical training; Graduate from an accredited school of Medical Assistant program

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH) preferred
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - If no card upon hire, must be obtained within 30 days of hire and renewed before expiration; required within LA City only

Compensation

The hourly rate range for this position is $21.00 – $33.15. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care