Assists the Clinical Laboratory Scientist in the performance of technical and clerical functions under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Using standard techniques, collects processes and distributes blood specimens for testing. Performs a variety of routine laboratory procedures and clerical duties.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Answers and handles or screens and transfers all telephone calls,
Appropriately uses venipunctures and finger stick/heel stick procedures on infants and Children.
Assist with Phlebotomy when necessary.
Assists CLS in special statistical studies.
Contributes to a safe, organized and efficient workplace by complying with established hospital and departmental policies.
Contributes to accurate and timely diagnosis and treatment of patients of all ages by accurately performing patient identification (i.e. 2 patient identification), by using patient name and date of birth skillfully collecting properly prepared specimens, labeling all specimen in patient room and submitting accurate, complete paperwork for clinical assay.
Contributes to accurate and timely testing by processing specimens according to laboratory procedures.
Contributes to timely patient care by investigating and resolving discrepancies and communicating findings to appropriate personnel.
Cooperate with other lab personnel and hospital personnel for efficient reporting of lab results.
Discards specimen after test or stores for future reference as appropriate.
Draw blood from in and out patients and ER patients when needed.
Ensures professional development by assuming responsibility and accountability for current competency and credentialing files.
Follows clerical problems associated with test requests and reports
Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performance of duties
Fosters continuous improvement in the quality of patient care by actively evaluating current work systems and suggesting or supporting positive changes.
Greets and assists all patients and visitors by politely and efficiently obtaining appropriate information and/or required paperwork, giving emphasis to "Be My Guest" program standards and procedures.
Have knowledge and perform some clerical functions in the laboratory office.
Help with phone and verbal communication with hospital personnel.
Must meet CLIA requirements for Testing Personnel for Moderate complex Testing.
Operation of analytical analyzers where legally designated
Orders, receives, stores, and distributes supplies and keeps the work areas stocked and cleaned.
Performs clerical duties and projects as requested.
Performs other job-related duties by accepting delegated assignments.
Performs patient responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's care.
Processes incoming and outgoing test results, outpatient appointments and all other requests for laboratory services.
Promotes an atmosphere of professionalism and cooperation by interacting with others in a calm, courteous, and helpful manner.
Promotes excellent customer relations through clear communication, active listening, caring, and demonstrating supportive interaction.
Properly labels and prepares specimens for distribution to various sections of the laboratory or for send out to outside testing facilities, i.e., centrifuging, aliquoting and freezing.
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide departmental and interdepartmental quality control Quality Improvement Program through orientation, education, improvement and quality planning activities.
Responsible for understanding and participating in the organization-wide Quality
Improvement Program through orientation; education; departmental and interdepartmental quality control; quality improvement; and, quality planning activities
Run urinalysis machine. Using standardized venipunctures technique, obtains specimens from designated patients accurately and efficiently (and appropriately for different age groups).
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Minimum (Required)
High School diploma or equivalent
Preferred (Not required)
Two years of college with a major in biological sciences, chemistry or equivalent preferred.
Work Experience
Minimum (Required)
Preferred (Not required)
A minimum of one year experience working in a clinical laboratory or anatomic pathology lab preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Minimum (Required)
California Phlebotomy Certification - CPTI or CPTII required.
Must successfully complete and maintain BLS certification.
Preferred (Not required)
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (SKA’s)
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to maintain a positive approach to problem solving and flexibility in meeting new challenges.
Possess basic computer skills.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY (Clinical Positions Only)
Identify age-specific competencies for direct and indirect patient care providers who regularly assess, manage and treat patients.
Instructions: Indicate the age groups of patients served either by direct or indirect patient care by checking the appropriate boxes below.
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Infants (Birth – 11 months)
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Adolescent (13 – 19 years)
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Toddlers (1 – 3 years)
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Young Adult (20 – 40 years)
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Preschool (4 – 5 years)
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Middle Adult (41 – 65 years)
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School Age (6 – 12 years)
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Older Adult (Over 65 years)
JOB FUNCTIONS
Review the employee’s job description and identify each essential function that is performed differently based on the age group of the patient.
At USC Arcadia Hospital every team member of our 348-bed hospital strives to provide an exceptional patient experience while exemplifying our shared values of iRAISE - Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety and Excellence. We achieve this through compassionate care, creating lifelong relationships by changing the way health and healthcare are delivered in our community.
At USC Arcadia Hospital, you’ll enjoy an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement Savings Plan with match, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Free On-Site Parking, Child Care, Employee Referral Bonus Program, etc.), including professional development programs, and much more.
Living and Working in the San Gabriel Valley:
The City of Arcadia is located in the beautiful San Gabriel Valley, which is one of the best places to live and work in California and is just 15 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. The region offers a multitude of diverse entertainment, shopping and exceptional restaurant options. The San Gabriel Valley is less than an hour away from sunny Southern California beaches, and less than two hours away from local mountain resorts like Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.
Locally, Arcadia is a wonderful, thriving community featuring the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens as well as the Santa Anita Park racetrack, and is located next to the City of Pasadena, which hosts the New Year’s Day Rose Parade and Rose Bowl game annually. The region boasts excellent public and private schools and universities close by, including Cal Tech, USC, UCLA, Cal State Northridge, Cal Poly Pomona, Azusa Pacific University and the Claremont Colleges. Arcadia was recently named “Best Place to Raise Your Kids” by Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and is the perfect place to call home.
Pay Transparency
The hourly rate range for this position is $18.71 - $26.44. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California Arcadia Hospital considers factors such as (but not limited to) 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.
