Phlebotomist

Hire Up Staffing Services; Fort Bragg (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Up Staffing is seeking a Phlebotomist for a 13-week assignment on the Mendocino Coast, CA. The role involves collecting blood specimens via venipuncture and finger sticks, verifying specimen IDs, and preparing samples for testing.

You will work with lab staff and physicians to ensure accurate results, perform quality controls, and maintain strict safety and documentation practices. Requires HS diploma, 2 years of phlebotomy experience, CPT license, BLS, and Cerner knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 2 years of phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of Cerner information systems.
• CPT license and BLS certification required.
• Ability to pass medical screenings and background checks.
• Vaccination requirements applicable.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and finger sticks.
• Verify specimen IDs and sample type/volume for testing.
• Process samples with aseptic technique and prepare paperwork.
• Communicate with patients to obtain information and explain procedures.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure smooth lab workflow.
• Perform quality controls and participate in QA activities.

Skills

Venipuncture

Finger sticks

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPT License

BLS Certification

Tools

Cerner

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Mendocino Coast, CA

Job Summary: Performs specimen collection and accession receiving. Distributes specimens to designated departments. Collects and processes appropriate patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to conduct medical laboratory testing. Focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection; may perform other, less complex technical and clerical tasks.

Schedule: Variable Days Day Shift 13-Week Assignment Pay: $26.00 -$28.00

DEO Essential Job Functions:

• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
• Verifies specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type/volume for the indicated testing.
• Processes samples using aseptic technique and prepares required paperwork for appropriate testing and reference lab testing.
• Confers with patients to obtain information for laboratory records and to explain procedures.
• Communicate effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
• Monitors and maintains equipment as needed per regulations, interfacing with clinical engineering and technical consultants when appropriate.
• Follows established guidelines for missed collections, recollects, and difficult phlebotomies.
• Assists in ordering supplies, noting expiration dates, usage, and delivery times for stock and non-stock items; upon delivery checks received items against items ordered, puts away stock, rotates items for expiration dates, and discards expired items.
• Coordinates with Lead Phlebotomist to run quality controls daily as needed as well as other required testing.
• Performs proficiency testing per regulatory agency procedures and documented according to established guidelines.
• Participate in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 2 Years of Experience as Phlebotomist
• Must Have knowledge of Cerner
• Must have a CPT License
• BLS Certified by AHA Only
• Must be able to pass medical screenings
• Must be able to pass background check
• All associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable.
• Medical and religious exemptions may apply.