Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Los Angeles, California, United States Keck Medicine of USC Full time

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Department's operations by providing technical and clerical assistance to the Clinical Laboratory Scientists. This includes answering phone inquiries from other departments, disseminating laboratory reports, and communicating with referral laboratories.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receives and screens specimens for acceptability.
  • Processes, distributes, or packages specimens (excluding Blood Bank and Anatomic Pathology samples).
  • Handles inquiries for lab results, specimen status, and general information regarding the Department.
  • Communicates effectively with patients, coworkers, and guests, considering the patient's age.
  • Assists in performing and documenting laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, and function checks.
  • Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures.
  • Performs additional clinical and clerical duties to meet Departmental needs.
  • Maintains professional growth and development, participating in the Department's Quality Improvement program.
  • Carries out other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • One year of experience in laboratory testing assistance, preferably in an acute care facility setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Specialized/technical training from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician - CPT (CA DPH).

Required Licenses/Certifications:

  • Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) - obtain within 30 days of hire and maintain by renewal before expiration date (required within LA City only).

The hourly rate range for this position is $20.80 - $35.36. 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 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.


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