Acute-Care Phlebotomist | Patient-Focused Lab Tech

Kindred; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Riverside, a 40-bed long-term acute care facility near Perris, CA, seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection, while supporting clerical lab duties. The role emphasizes accurate labeling, documentation in LIS, and patient communication to ease care and testing processes.

Required HS diploma with phlebotomy training; six months acute care phlebotomy or related medical assisting experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus state-required phlebotomy training.
• Six months acute care phlebotomy experience or one year as a medical assistant performing venipuncture, or one year outpatient lab experience preferred.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• State license/registration as required by state.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture per physician orders and regulations.
• Explain collection procedures and provide testing information to reduce patient anxiety.
• Label and record test tubes, log procedures, and file paperwork.
• Maintain venipuncture trays and supply areas; order supplies as needed.
• Use the Laboratory Information System to document specimen collection, receipt, and manifests.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist in laboratory functions as directed by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Skills

Venipuncture

Clerical tasks

Basic computer skills

Fluent English

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Phlebotomy supplies management

Blood collection trays

Job description

Kindred Hospital Riverside, a 40-bed long-term acute care facility near Perris, CA, seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen collection, while supporting clerical lab duties. The role emphasizes accurate labeling, documentation in LIS, and patient communication to ease care and testing processes.

Required HS diploma with phlebotomy training; six months acute care phlebotomy or related medical assisting experience is preferred.