Clinical Laboratory Assistant - PER DIEM - Night Shift

ABOUT THE POSITION
Riverside University Health System has two part-time, per diem opportunities for experienced Clinical Laboratory Assistants (Phlebotomists) with the Medical Center Laboratory.

These are overnight positions, 11pm-7:30am, weekend coverage primarily.

A valid and current license as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT-1) issued by the State of California Department of Health Services is required, and candidates with at least 6-months of experience with blood draws are preferred.

The RUHS Laboratory serves inmate populations for Riverside County and supports the county Coroner's office.

Candidates must be comfortable working with inmates and performing duties within the county morgue as required.

The candidate list generated from this posting will remain active for at least 90 days and may be used to fill future per diem Clinical Laboratory Assistant ( CLA) positions.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Clinical Laboratory Assistants prepare and process laboratory specimens and operate laboratory equipment according to their scope of work.

CLAs also assist with clerical work within the laboratory and perform other related duties as necessary.

Riverside University Health System i s a leader in transforming community healthcare and inspiring wellness by bringing hope and healing to those they serve.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Draws blood from patients in the laboratory or on the wards to obtain samples for testing; receives, logs and prepares blood and other specimens for testing and analysis by clinical laboratory technologists; may prepare specimens for transport to reference laboratories.

• Records specimen analysis information on appropriate forms and in log books and distributes results to physicians and nursing personnel; operates and performs quality control tests on selected automated clinical analyzers.

• Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports, including monthly work load and quality control reports; answers questions in person or by phone from physicians, nursing personnel, and others regarding procedures, scheduling, and results of tests.

• Maintains inventory of laboratory supplies and reorders as necessary; may prepare and inoculate bacteriological media.

• May stain and prepare slides for microscopic examination; may release blood from blood bank; may release bodies from hospital morgue.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from high school, or possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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License: A valid and current license as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.

Experience: None required; Six months performing blood draws preferred.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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