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

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); Presencial; USD 32 000 - 41 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I under the supervision of the Supervisor of Inpatient Phlebotomy Services. The role involves collecting and preparing blood specimens for analysis, working with pediatric and adult patients, and maintaining thorough documentation.

The incumbent must perform up to six venipunctures per hour, adhere to infection control standards, and participate in Kaizen/lean initiatives as part of continuous improvement in patient

Qualificações

• CA CPT certification required at time of application.
• Ability to perform up to 6 venipunctures per hour.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines and safety procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Identify, collect and label blood specimens according to procedures.
• Perform venipuncture using various devices.
• Prepare blood specimens for analysis and ensure proper pre-analytic handling.
• Maintain accurate clerical and computer-related documentation.
• Communicate with patients appropriate to age and status.

Conhecimentos

Venipuncture

Specimen labeling

Infection control

Pediatric phlebotomy

Pre-analytic processing

Documentation

Formação académica

CA CPT Certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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