Phlebotomist

Hsp Inc; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is seeking a Phlebotomist to work in Blythe, CA. The position requires six months of continuous recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting and involves venipuncture, specimen collection, and patient instruction.

You will maintain biohazard safety, manage supplies, and support nursing and laboratory staff. The role is on-site in a correctional facility, with a focus on accuracy, privacy, and the ability to work under stress.

Qualifications

• Six months of recent phlebotomy experience in a clinical setting.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Ability to communicate procedure to patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks using standard equipment.
• Communicate procedure to patient/youth.
• Collect and distribute specimens for laboratory testing.
• Label and store blood samples for analysis.
• Maintain inventory of supplies.
• Follow written procedures and proper patient identification.
• Assist nurses and lab staff as needed.
• Handle and label hazardous specimens.
• Work under stress with attention to detail.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Clinical laboratory knowledge

Tools

Venipuncture equipment

Job description

Healthcare Staffing Professionals, Inc. is currently looking for Phlebotomist to work in a correctional facility located in Blythe, CA. Candidates must have Six (6) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.

Pay Rate:$30/hr

Blythe, CA

Job Duties:

• Perform venipuncture and finger sticks using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, blood culture, syringes and butterfly needles;
• Communicate to patient/youth on the procedure to be done;
• Collect and distribute specimens from patient/youth for laboratory testing per testing requirements;
• Centrifuge, label and store blood samples for analysis by CCHCS Clinical Laboratory staff and/or external laboratory service providers;
• Maintain inventory of supplies, stock supplies and hand trays;
• Follow Institution written standard procedures, or follow standard phlebotomy practices for positive patient/youth identification;
• Perform other duties as required including assisting Nurses, Medical providers, and/or laboratory personnel in obtaining blood from "hard to draw patients" and maintaining appropriate records of specimens drawn;
• Obtain blood specimens from patient/youth under a variety of conditions; i. Understand and follow written and oral instructions;
• Process non-blood clinical specimens accordingly for testing or send outs;
• Handle and properly label bio hazardous specimens;
• Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment; and
• Work under stress, critical, unusual or dangerous situations where speed and attention to detail are important aspects of the tasks.

Knowledge of:

• Pre-analytical testing phase of Clinical Laboratory operations.
• Medical terminology.
• Principles and practices of proper venipuncture techniques.
• Correct color-coded tubes for laboratory testing per testing requirements.
• Proper processing of blood samples and other clinical specimens for laboratory testing.
• Safe handling of blood and blood products for laboratory testing.
• Transmission of infection and methods for prevention.
• The major constituents of whole blood, serum, and plasma.
• The basic expectations of normal blood clotting and when post-phlebotomy bleeding may be
• signs and symptoms of physical problems that may occur during blood collection; and
• Protocols to prevent samplecross-contamination.

Requirements:

• Six (6) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein in a public or private institution. Internship does not count towards the required experience.
• PHLEB's must be proficient in the English language and be able to communicate effectively with the facility. All PHLEB's must be able to speak, understand oral and written communication and write effectively in the English language.
• Basic Life: $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)
• Voluntary Life/AD&D: Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)
• Company 401(k)plans with eligibility from the 1 st day of the month following hire.
• Dedicated Administrative Support Staff

With Anthem's Sydney app, you can take better care of yourself with features that focus on your wellness, such as:

• Community Resources
• Health Assessment
• Diabetes Prevention through Lark

Additional Resources

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery
• 24/7 Nurseline for health-related inquiries
• Rula Mental Health Support: Therapy and psychiatry services
• Travel Assistance Program: Medical support and emergency assistance while traveling
• BenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts: Access to discounts on travel, shopping, Pet Insurance, movie tickets, flight and more
• Access HSP's wide range of wellness resources through Anthem's wellness portal.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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You must be work authorized in the United States on a full time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to F-1 (student) visa holders who require sponsorship (including but not limited to STEM OPT extensions) in the future or cannot work now on a full time basis.