Phlebotomist

MemorialCare; California, Carson (MO, CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide essential phlebotomy services in a medical office setting. The role involves specimen collection, ensuring quality and safety protocols, and supporting the clinical care team. Candidates must be detail-oriented and excel in communication and customer service. Join a team dedicated to patient-centric care and professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance options

Shift differentials

Incentives and bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of phlebotomy work experience required.
• Minimum of one year of pediatric phlebotomy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain venipunctures and capillary specimens on all patients.
• Ensure laboratory adheres to quality and safety protocols.
• Maintain all Quality Control (QC) data/logs per regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Critical Thinking

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Certificate of Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Current BLS for Healthcare Providers

Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Title:Phlebotomist

Location:

Long Beach, CA

Department:

Facility Operations

Status:

Full Time

Shift:

Day (8 Hours)

Pay Range:

$22.22/hr - $32.21/hr

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

Assist and support the licensed clinical care team members by providing phlebotomy services in an ambulatory care environment. Responsible for the performance of multiple duties relating to specimen collection and handling in a medical office setting while utilizing the five (5) Simply Better steps with every patient and team member interaction.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Must have the ability, skill-set, qualifications, education, and licensure required for all responsibilities of this position.
• Excel in communication (written & verbal), customer service, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Prioritize, organize, and multitask with attention to detail and follow-through. Use critical thinking to identify issues, problem solve, demonstrate initiative, and take responsibility.
• Ensure laboratory adheres to quality and safety protocols established by the organization and regulatory agencies. Escalate any variations or concerns appropriately.
• Maintain punctuality and adhere to company policies, procedures, and directives.
• Interact positively and constructively.
• Obtain venipunctures and capillary specimens on all patients based on provider orders and laboratory guidelines.
• Adhere to laboratory standard work and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Understand and adhere to the Scope of Practice based on licensure.
• Ensure two (2) patient identifiers are acknowledged prior to specimen collection. Label all specimens correctly and immediately in front of the patient.
• Maintain all Quality Control (QC) data/logs per regulatory and department guidelines.
• Forward requested data to the supervisor promptly. Complete daily logs by shift end.
• Obtain approval from primary care provider for non-approved referral provider tests.
• Provide proper follow-up on all tests in question, notify physicians of critical and stat values, and contact patients for re-draws as needed.
• Disinfect laboratory daily and maintain laboratory per 5S Standards.
• Provide coverage as a Medical Assistant if applicable.
• Keep supervisory staff informed of laboratory issues.
• Perform additional duties as requested within scope of knowledge and ability.
• Other duties as assigned.

Placement in the pay range depends on experience and qualifications. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, incentives, and bonuses. MemorialCare offers comprehensive health insurance options and other benefits. For more details, check out our MemorialCare Benefits.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Certificate of Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) required.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers from American Heart Association required.
• Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of phlebotomy work experience required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of pediatric phlebotomy preferred.