Certified Phlebotomy Tech - Laboratory Full Time Days

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance-Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, CA seeks a Phlebotomy/Pre-Analytic Technician to support specimen collection and preparation for analysis. Under general direction of the Manager of Pre-Analytic Services, you will work with the Clinical Laboratory, patients, hospital staff and MD offices to ensure accurate registration and specimen handling.

The role emphasizes blood collection for adults, teens, and infants, strict infection control, and clear communication using SBAR.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0 years of experience in the field may be acceptable.
• CA CPT Certification within 2 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, collects and labels blood specimens according to procedures.
• Performs venipuncture for adults, pediatrics and infants.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines and safety procedures.
• Communicates with patients, hospital staff and MD offices; uses SBAR during handoffs.
• Completes intake and documentation in LIS and admitting/financial systems.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy.

Skills

Venipuncture

Blood specimen collection

Infection control

Communication

SBAR

Data entry

Patient confidentiality

Prioritization

Pediatric venipuncture

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma/GED or Higher

Tools

LIS

Admitting/Financial System

Payer websites

Job description

Under general direction of the Manager of Pre-Analytic Services, works cooperatively with all team members to perform tasks related to registration, specimen collection and preparation for analysis. Assists with communication & information distribution between the Clinical Laboratory, patients, Hospital Staff and MD offices.

Core Competencies

• Identifies, collects and labels blood specimens according to procedures.
• Utilizes various venipuncture devices.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
• Performs blood specimen collection for adult patients.
• Performs blood specimen collection for pediatric and infant patients.
• Ensures communication is appropriate to the age and status of the patient.
• Prioritizes and coordinates work to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency.
• Performs up to 6 venipunctures per hour.
• Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%.
• Meets practice standard for specimen quality (hemolysis, clotted and QNS specimen rates).
• Performs clerical and computer-related documentation accurately.
• Ensures quality specimen draws by contacting Lab if unsure of specimen requirement and follows pre-analytic processes for specimen stability.
• Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when appropriate.
• Reviews notification tools in the department daily to stay current with changes and issues. Reviews e-mail and responds as needed.
• Demonstrates an active problem solving attitude & positive approach to all aspects of job
• Maintains safe work area by observing all safety procedures and reporting any unsafe conditions or practices to the appropriate personnel.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (kaizens, lean initiatives) when appropriate.
• Maintains patients’ rights by ensuring that all patients are provided with the patient rights documents and by maintaining patient confidentiality, privacy and security.
• Reviews physician order for completeness to ensure compliance during intake process.
• Collects all required data elements to complete the intake process within the hospital revenue cycle system.
• Uses the Admitting/Financial System for the following functions: Admitting, resolves insurance issues Billing Credits
• Maintains basic working knowledge of all sponsored programs such as Medicare, Medi-Cal, Tricare and all other payers; as well as contracted insurance payers and authorization requirements.
• Validates patient eligibility, benefits, and medical group affiliation as well as obtaining insurance verification and notification as needed. Validation may be performed via the telephone, payer website, or hospital registration application.
• Maintains proficient working knowledge of Medicare Secondary Payor Questionnaire policy and procedures.
• Performs the following functions in LIS: Enters test requests, provides test results, processes specimens
• Performs general office/receptionist functions: Answers incoming calls: Takes verbal orders, provides patient results, forwards calls to appropriate party or laboratory section, answers patient questions, ensures that the lobby is well maintained. maintains printers, copiers and fax machines. inventory control for the Front Office
• Processes specimens to meet State Newborn Metabolic Screen Program Regulations.

Education

Degree High School Diploma/GED or Higher Education

Program N/A

Additional Information N/A

Experience

Number of Years Experience

Type of Experience

0

Additional Information

N/A

License / Certification Requirements

CA CPT Certification within 2 months of hire