Compassionate Phlebotomist & ECG Technician

CommonSpirit Health; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood and collect diagnostic specimens across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

You will perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, ECG tracings, and coordinate specimen processing while upholding patient privacy and safety protocols. Ideal candidates have phlebotomy competency, solid communication skills, and familiarity with laboratory terminology and IT systems.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Six months training in a clinical laboratory or one year experience in a reference laboratory.
• Phlebotomist: CA
• Driver's License: CA

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on patients of all ages, including newborns, pediatrics, and geriatrics, while adhering to proper order-of-draw protocols.
• Execute specialized clinical tasks including ECG tracings, TB skin inoculations, and point-of-care testing in accordance with medical center policies.
• Strictly follow patient identification protocols, ensure informed consent, and maintain patient privacy, modesty, and rights throughout the collection process.
• Process, label, and transport biological specimens to the laboratory, ensuring all data entry and nursing activity logs are accurate and completed within required timeframes.
• Competently utilize and maintain phlebotomy equipment (such as vacutainers, syringes, and lancets) and ensure the work area remains clean, organized, and adequately stocked.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers regarding test orders and assist in investigating and resolving any issues related to orders or specimen integrity.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

ECG tracings

Laboratory IT systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CA Phlebotomist License

Job description

Dignity Health - St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA seeks a Phlebotomist to draw blood and collect diagnostic specimens across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

You will perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, ECG tracings, and coordinate specimen processing while upholding patient privacy and safety protocols. Ideal candidates have phlebotomy competency, solid communication skills, and familiarity with laboratory terminology and IT systems.