Per Diem Phlebotomy Technician I — Day Shift

MemorialCare Health System; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

MemorialCare Health System is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I for per diem shifts in Fountain Valley, CA. You will perform venipuncture and finger sticks, follow strict patient identification protocols, and process orders with attention to quality control.

The role requires 1 year of clinical lab experience, California phlebotomy certification, and BCLS. Weekend work is required on an alternating schedule; benefits and shift incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in the clinical laboratory and acute care setting preferred.
• Minimum of one year’s experience performing venipuncture preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment and specimen handling is required.
• Knowledge of current information systems preferred.
• One year’s experience in specimen processing preferred.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Card.
• Current certification as a Phlebotomist Technician by the State of California.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and finger stick specimen collection activities according to laboratory protocol.
• Follow laboratory protocol to ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.
• Perform pre-analysis and post-analysis of laboratory orders according to department protocols and procedures.
• Evaluate quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.
• Provide quality laboratory service to clients, patients, physicians, and peers.
• Attend and actively participate in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
• Participate in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.
• Ensure equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.
• Ensure compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Infection control

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Phlebotomist Technician California certification

American Heart Association BCLS Card

Job description

MemorialCare Health System is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I for per diem shifts in Fountain Valley, CA. You will perform venipuncture and finger sticks, follow strict patient identification protocols, and process orders with attention to quality control.

The role requires 1 year of clinical lab experience, California phlebotomy certification, and BCLS. Weekend work is required on an alternating schedule; benefits and shift incentives may apply.