Laboratory - Phlebotomist PD/Variable

Mee Memorial Hospital; King City (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

Mee Memorial Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture, collect and process specimens, and ensure accurate labeling and documentation. The role requires CA Phlebotomy Technician certification, BLS, and at least a year of clinical lab experience.

High school diploma or equivalent is required. You will work with the laboratory team to prepare samples for analysis, log data in the LIS, and support inventory management and clerical duties while adhering to quality and

Qualifications

• Current and Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1.
• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain venous blood samples and label properly per policy.
• Prepare blood samples for analysis and send outs to reference lab.
• Accommodate STAT orders and other orders as requested.
• Log specimens into LIS and prepare report forms and charges.
• Maintain venipuncture supplies and inventory.
• Chart reports for inpatients and deliver outpatient reports to physicians.
• Assist others in completing work assignments.
• Follow designated infection control procedures.
• Perform miscellaneous clerical duties.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Lab clerical

Infection control

English communication

Education

2 Year Degree

CA Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Overview

• Location 300 Canal Street, King City, CA, 93930, United States
• Base Pay $21.1 - $27.9 / Hour
• Job Category Non-Nursing Clinical
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

JOB SUMMARY: Performs a variety of routine tasks in the laboratory including blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture; facilitates and documents the flow of patient specimens in and out of the laboratory; completes patient clerical information. Performs a variety of clerical duties and other duties as assigned. Must meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246); (California Code of Regulations: 1034) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.

Responsibilities

1. Obtain venous blood samples as required.
   • Check patient identification before drawing sample and compare with laboratory slip to ensure accuracy.
   • Follow established policy when drawing blood and labeling specimens.
   • Possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
2. Prepare blood samples for analysis in the laboratory and send outs to reference lab.
   • Alert technologist Clinical Laboratory Scientist when test abnormalities or irregularities are encountered in test orders.
   • Verify that sample is labeled properly per Lab policy manual.
3. Accommodate STAT orders and other orders as requested.
   • Respond promptly to orders as they are requested.
4. Log specimens into the Laboratory Information System and prepare report forms and process charges.
   • Charge slips are legible, completed on time and are accurate.
   • Give accurate attention to required data and reports.
   • Bookkeeping is kept current and submitted on time.
5. Maintain venipuncture supplies requisitions, replacements; perform inventory and supply stocking.
   • Maintain adequate supply levels without hoarding.
   • Inventories are accurate; orders placed on time and stocked accurately.
   • Notify supervisor when unusual increases in stock demands occur, or supplies are back ordered.
   • Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
6. Chart reports on inpatients and deliver or mail outpatient reports to referring physicians.
   • Ensure accuracy and completeness of patient information.
   • Prepare reports in accurate manner and in accordance with established procedures.
7. Assist others in the completion of work assignments.
   • Willingly help others in the laboratory in completing assignments or perform other tasks as assigned.
   • Respond positively to changes in the work schedule; continually uses time to department advantage.
8. Follow designated infection control procedures.
   • Wash hands before and after each patient contact and between tests.
9. Perform miscellaneous clerical duties.
   • Log information accurately and file reports without misfiling.

Qualifications

Licensing Requirements:

• Current and Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 – required
• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical laboratory experience preferred

Skill Requirements:

• Must meet the venipuncture requirements of the California Business and Professions Code and the California Administrative Code.

Language Requirements:

• Ability to understand English.
• Spanish language skills are helpful.

Physical Demands:

• Stands, walks, sits, bends, reaches overhead, crouches, kneels, pushes, pulls, and uses both hands when performing assigned duties.
• Must be able to sit and stand for 6 hours or more per day.
• Must be able to use hands repetitively for 4 hours or more.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Special Demands:

• Will be willing to perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work with others and perform a variety of assigned duties.
• Must be able to tolerate blood, tissues and any specimen generated by a hospital.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.