Certified Phlebotomy Technician I - Outpatient Lab FT Days bi-weekend

Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Torrance (CA); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to join the Inpatient Phlebotomy Services team under the supervision of the Supervisor. The role collects and prepares blood specimens for analysis, ensuring proper labeling and patient communication.

Responsibilities include adhering to infection control guidelines, performing venipunctures within scope, and documenting results accurately while supporting performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Identifies, collects and labels blood specimens according to procedures.
• Performs blood specimen collection for adult patients.
• Meets blood culture contamination rate of < 1.0%.
• Performs clerical and computer-related documentation accurately.
• Uses SBAR for hand-off communications.

Aufgaben

• Collect and prepare blood specimens for analysis.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and safety procedures.
• Communicate results and coordinate with the Laboratory and care teams.

Kenntnisse

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Infection control

Pediatric draws

Communication with patients

Pre-analytic processes

SBAR communication

Quality assurance

Jobbeschreibung

Under general direction of the Supervisor of Inpatient Phlebotomy Services, the Certified Phlebotomy Technician I works cooperatively with all team members in performing all tasks related to the collection and preparation of blood specimens for analysis.

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.
• Draws TC, Pre-OP and STAT specimens within the stated practice.
  TC specimens within 15 minutes of scheduled time.
  STATs and Pre-OP specimens within 15 minutes of order; sends to Lab immediately.
• 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.

License / Certification Requirements

CA CPT Certification at time of application

Compensation Range

$23.00 - $30.35