Lab Asst II Phlebotomy PRN

Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Hospital - San Jose, CA is seeking a Lab Assistant II Phlebotomy PRN to perform venipuncture and specimen collection with precise patient identification and labeling. The role requires a CA Phlebotomy License and adherence to LIS documentation.

The position emphasizes timely transport of specimens, professional patient interactions, and teamwork to support accurate testing and patient care.

Qualifications

• CA Phlebotomy license is required.
• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection with accuracy.
• Maintains proper patient identification and specimen labeling.

Responsibilities

• Performs established phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood specimens.
• Identifies patients according to established procedures.
• Labels specimens according to established procedures.
• Documents collection times and LIS data accurately.
• Transports specimens to the lab promptly and notifies STAT requests.
• Maintains professional interaction with patients and coworkers.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

CA Phlebotomy License

Job description

• Current active CA Phlebotomy License required.

Hourly Wage Estimate: $45.10 - $53.10 / hour

Learn More About The Benefits Offered For This Job.

The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Lab Asst II Phlebotomy PRN with Good Samaritan Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Job Summary And Qualifications

• Performs established phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood specimens. Identifies patients according to established procedures: makes no errors in patient identification.
• Consistently follows established technical procedures for the collection of blood specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture. Collects specimens only with appropriate physician order and according to established specimen requirements. Labels specimens according to established procedures: makes no errors in specimen labeling. Makes blood smear slides which meet necessary criteria for testing.
• Performs data documentation duties. Verifies collection of specimens in LIS according to established procedures.
• Documents correct collection times for timed draws. Documents exit and return to lab on Draw Log. Performs collection summaries per established times as assigned and follows up with all questionable specimens. Uses “internal comments” section of test request in LIS as directed to document occurrences such as reason for being unable to collect specimen.
• Performs phlebotomy duties in a professional, timely and efficient manner. Communicates and interacts with patients and co-workers in a polite, clear and friendly manner.
• Transports collected specimens to the laboratory immediately after collection. Documents collection verification in LIS immediately upon return to lab. Delivers specimens to the appropriate departments for testing immediately after collection verification in LIS. Notifies department of STAT specimens. Responds to STAT test requests in a timely manner to help the lab to achieve a customer service target of an order-to-collection verify time of 30 minutes or less.
• Works as a team player to promote efficient and comprehensive lab operations. Adheres to established break schedules/designations and does not exceed defined time periods for breaks.
• Restricts socializing with coworkers and communication with persons outside of work to designated break times. Does not accompany other coworkers on performance of duties unless directed to do so by lead/charge personnel. Works cooperatively with coworkers to share the work and collect specimens in a timely prioritized manner. If absent from the laboratory for more than 30 minutes, other than for lengthy morning collections, communicates this absence to lead/charge persons. Utilizes appropriate resources in performance of job functions including policies, procedures, standards of patient care and clinical experts. Performs off-site phlebotomy duties as assigned. Performs courier duties to transport/deliver