Hospital Phlebotomist: High-Volume Draws & On-Call

Actalent; Palm Desert (CA); Presencial; USD 34.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

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Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Descripción de la vacante

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen processing across inpatient and outpatient settings in the Palm Desert area. The role requires venipuncture and capillary skills across age groups, including neonatal and pediatric collections, with adherence to safety and compliance protocols.

The position supports training across Riverside, Palm Springs, and other sites, with on-call coverage and potential shift flexibility.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active CPT I License (Certified Phlebotomy Technician I).
• Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting, including pediatrics, ICU, and high-volume inpatient environments, or a minimum of 3 years of high-volume outpatient phlebotomy with a strong attendance record.
• Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and capillary blood collection across all age groups.
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric blood collections.
• Ability to perform difficult blood draws in medical office buildings and other challenging clinical settings.
• Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and infection control standards in a clinical environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients, clinical staff, and other team members.
• Willingness and ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Comfort with on-call work and responding to same-day calls to cover shifts.
• Reliable attendance and the ability to maintain a consistent work schedule after the training period.

Responsabilidades

• Perform blood collection using venipuncture and capillary techniques for patients of all age groups, including pediatric and neonatal populations.
• Conduct phlebotomy procedures in high-acuity inpatient settings such as pediatrics, ICU, and other high-volume hospital units.
• Handle difficult blood draws, including patients in medical office buildings and other challenging clinical situations, with professionalism and care.
• Process and label specimens accurately to ensure proper handling, tracking, and timely delivery to the laboratory.
• Adhere strictly to all compliance, safety, and infection control protocols, and consistently promote a culture of safety.
• Effectively communicate the importance of compliance and safety to colleagues and support staff.
• Provide orientation and training to patient service staff and assist in developing their skills in blood collection and specimen handling.
• Respond to same-day call-ins and on-call requests, providing reliable coverage as needed across assigned locations.
• Work flexibly across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Participate in training on 1st shift at Riverside, then transition to Palm Springs and other designated locations for ongoing assignments.
• Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality, meeting minimum weekly hour expectations after the training period.
• Adapt to scheduling changes such as split shifts or occasional cancellations, while remaining available for at least 30 hours per week post-training.
• Collaborate with supervisors and schedulers to accept available shifts, especially those arising from same-day call outs.
• Deliver courteous, compassionate, and efficient service to patients and clinical teams in both inpatient and outpatient clinic settings.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Pediatric draws

Neonatal draws

Inpatient phlebotomy

On-call

Attendance reliability

Clear communication

Educación

CPT I License

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Actalent is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection and specimen processing across inpatient and outpatient settings in the Palm Desert area. The role requires venipuncture and capillary skills across age groups, including neonatal and pediatric collections, with adherence to safety and compliance protocols.

The position supports training across Riverside, Palm Springs, and other sites, with on-call coverage and potential shift flexibility.