Lab Tech -Laboratory - Per Diem Shift; Union, Non-Exempt

Position: Lab Tech -Laboratory - Per Diem 8 Hours Variable Shift (Union, Non-Exempt)
** 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.
* Using standardized venipuncture technique, obtains specimens from designated patients accurately and efficiently (appropriately for different age groups).
* Assists in the procurement of other clinical specimens including bone marrow and other procedures as required.
* 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.
* Have knowledge and perform some clerical functions in the laboratory office.
* Help with phone and verbal communication with hospital personnel.
* 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 sending 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.
** 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)
***** Pay Transparency
****** The hourly rate range for this position is $23.69 - $30.95.  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…