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Clinical Laboratory Assistant (Graveyard/Evening Shifts)

County of Riverside, California, MO, United States


About The Position

The County of Riverside – Riverside University Health System – Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomist for the evening/graveyard shift. This full‑time position requires rotating holidays and weekends and includes comprehensive benefits.
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 and 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 workload 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 the blood bank; may release bodies from the hospital morgue.
Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school, possession of a Certificate of Proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory G.E.D. score.
License: Valid and current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I issued by the State of California Department of Health Services.
Experience: None required.
Knowledge: Common laboratory terminology and equipment.
Ability to: Draw blood from patients; learn elementary laboratory methods, procedures, and measurements; perform basic arithmetic computations; keep accurate records; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or any other nonjob‑related factor.

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