Lab Assistant
UHS
Summary
Phlebotomist follows established procedures to perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for all laboratory testing.
Job description
Responsibilities
Phlebotomist follows established procedures to perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing for all laboratory testing.
- Perform routine and STAT blood collection and specimen processing
- Perform preventive maintenance, humidity, and temperature checks of refrigerators, freezers, heat blocks and other equipment
- Perform routine maintenance of centrifuges, hoods, and other laboratory equipment
- Assist in maintaining phlebotomy and blood collection supplies and other inventory
Qualifications
Experience/Training/Education:
- Basic phlebotomy skills with certificate
- Ability to complete duties accurately and efficiently regardless of environmental pressures
- Sufficient technical knowledge and skills to support organizational needs
- Verbal and written communication skills for efficient data/information transfer
- Demonstrate skills/knowledge/resources of laboratory services population specific learning module for acute and critical care patients
- Demonstrated baseline competency in all areas of the indicated skill rosters meets standard
Requirements
- Basic phlebotomy skills with certificate
- Valid Phlebotomy Certification from the State of California required
- Current BLS (AHA) required
- Previous experience in a clinical laboratory preferred
- High School Graduate/equivalent preferred
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities
- Competitive compensation
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.