Inpatient Phlebotomist — Blood Draw & Specimen Processing

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to perform blood draws (venipuncture and capillary puncture), accession specimens, and process them for testing in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Candidates must hold California CPT certification, have experience drawing from all ages, and maintain CPR, N95 fit testing, and CA CEU requirements, with solid written and verbal communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• California State CPT certification required.
• Experience in obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture from adults, children, infants and neonates.
• One year experience in an acute care hospital or five years of ambulatory phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience drawing patients with special needs, including and not limit to, with lines, on IVs, in isolation, or have various precautionary requirements.
• Maintain 3 CEU per year according to CA State requirements.
• Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Maintain N95 fitting or alternative.

Responsibilities

• The Inpatient Phlebotomist performs blood drawing (venipuncture and capillary punctures), accessioning and processing specimens.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

California CPT certification

Job description

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to perform blood draws (venipuncture and capillary puncture), accession specimens, and process them for testing in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Candidates must hold California CPT certification, have experience drawing from all ages, and maintain CPR, N95 fit testing, and CA CEU requirements, with solid written and verbal communication and basic computer skills.