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Posted: 12-May-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: REQ20148921
The Laboratory Assistant is the department's 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, co-workers 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)
The hourly rate range for this position is $23.00 - $39.10. 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.
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USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.
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