Phlebotomist LTA II - Specimen Processing

Phlebotomist Laboratory Technical Assistant II - Specimen Processing (Full-Time, Day shift)

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

City of Hope is seeking a Phlebotomist Laboratory Technical Assistant II (Specimen Processing) to support our Clinical Pathology department. The primary responsibility for this role is specimen processing, including preparation for both in-house and send-out laboratory testing. The position also involves drawing blood from patients and donors in accordance with established procedures and safety standards. Under the direction of the Clinical Laboratory Manager, this role provides advanced support across various lab operations—mentoring new staff, resolving specimen and workflow issues, fulfilling special draw requests, ordering supplies, and assisting with procedure development. This position plays a key role in supporting departmental and medical center objectives within a fast-paced, acute care environment.

Note: This position is for the day shift (11:30am – 8:00PM), although it may vary slightly based on business needs. This position reports to theClinical Laboratory Managerand requires flexibility, as weekend coverage may be needed. This position requires flexibility to accommodate varying patient needs. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. On-call responsibilities and mandatory overtime may also be necessary.

As a successful candidate, you will:

• Perform high-volume specimen processing, including labeling, centrifugation, routing, and preparation for in-house and send-out testing.
• Draw blood using appropriate techniques and equipment, observing patient safety and following established procedures.
• Collect, label, and transport specimens, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and proper handling across all specimen types.
• Troubleshoot and document specimen and workflow issues; maintain logs such as maintenance and temperature records.
• Support daily operations by greeting patients, processing lab orders, assisting with staff assignments, and mentoring new team members.
• Collaborate with team members to meet departmental goals, provide weekend oversight as needed, and contribute to special projects and scheduling.

Your qualifications should include: 

• High School or equivalent (GED)
• Three to five years of experience as a competent phlebotomist
• Specimen Processing Experience highly preferred
• California phlebotomy technician license
• BLS Certification through the American Heart Association

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our Comprehensive Benefits, please CLICK HERE .