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Keck Medicine of USC · 6 hours ago

Med Lab Technician - Microbiology - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Non-Exempt) (Union)

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26.39/hr - $44.88/hr

1+ years exp

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking a Med Lab Technician specializing in Microbiology to assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist with routine specimen processing and analysis. The role involves performing automated analysis, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate reporting of lab results while adhering to safety and quality control guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Report directly to the CLS on duty

Performs daily checks and maintenance

Performs a variety of manual, semi-automated and automated Biochemical, Hematological, Microbiological and/or Blood Bank analysis on varied patient specimens, maintaining a high degree of accuracy and productivity

Recognizes normal, abnormal and critical results and taking appropriate action as required, including appropriate considerations for the age of the patient

Demonstrates proficiency in clerical and computer functions, for communicating results and for carrying out additional clinical and clerical duties to meet the needs of the Department

Assures results are available within defined TAT guidelines

Communicates and interacts effectively with co-workers, guests of the Institution and hospital clinical staff

Participates in the Department’s Quality Assurance Program and continuing education sessions

Help monitor supply levels, communicating with the supervisor for supplies that are needed, assisting in monitoring inventory, as assigned

Adheres to Safety / Infection Control guidelines using personal protective equipment as required

Willingness to take on new tasks and additional responsibilities

Displays flexibility to cover the lab in emergencies and difficult staffing situations

Obtains specimens from designated patients as necessary

Maintains an English speaking environment in all work areas

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

Responsible for processing, distributing or packaging 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

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by the CLS or supervisor

Adheres to established Hospital and Departmental policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

PhlebotomyClinical Laboratory SpecialistCustomer ServiceVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizationFire Life Safety TrainingTime Management

Required

High school or equivalent

1 year Experience in phlebotomy in an Acute Care Facility setting

Organization/time management skills

Demonstrate excellent customer service behavior

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills

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)