Clinical Laboratory Assistant - PER DIEM - Night Shift - County of Riverside

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. test.

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
What's Next?Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of TheRiverside University Health Systemmay be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

For questions regarding this recruitment contact the recruiter,Angela Levinson:
alevinson@rivco.org/ 951-955-5562

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

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, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

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Per Diem employees participate in the 401(a) Temporary and Part-Time Employees' Retirement Plan and are required to contribute 3.75% of salary to the pension plan. The County contributes a matching amount.