Phlebotomist

MemorialCare; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MemorialCare Long Beach is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection for the Clinical Lab Triage department. The role includes venipuncture, finger sticks, specimen handling, and data management, with day-shift hours and a rotating weekend schedule.

Current California Phlebotomy Certificate or eligibility is required. Base pay ranges from $28.44 to $32.31 per hour, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years venipuncture experience preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and handling required.
• Weekly weekend/holiday coverage required.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection activities for laboratory testing and health assessment.
• Perform venipuncture and finger stick collections on adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Ensure proper use of equipment and safety devices following guidelines.
• Manage data and documentation for specimens.
• Position includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Safety procedures

Education

California Phlebotomy Certificate

Job description

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.

Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Long Beach, CA.

Department: Clinical Lab Triage

Status: Full Time

Shift: Day (8 Hours)

Pay Range: $28.44-$32.31/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

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing blood collection activities for the purpose of health assessment in the Clinical Lab Triage Pathology department at MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach. The Phlebotomist also performs all activities, pre-analytic analysis, analytic analysis, and data management under the direction of a California Licensed Supervisor as defined in Chapter 3 of State of California Business and Professions Code. Provides customer service communication via phone and face to face.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Following appropriate procedures and protocols, performs blood collection activities for the purpose of laboratory testing and health assessment as well as prepares/dispenses blood products.
• Performs analytic functions where allowed by California Law.
• Performs venipuncture and finger stick specimen collection activities from adult, pediatric, and/or neonatal patient population for the purpose of health assessment.
• Ensures that equipment and safety devices are used appropriately following set guidelines.
• Performs data management activities and documentation.
• Prepares and dispenses quality blood components and aliquots following regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Position includes every other weekend and rotating holidays

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications - External

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 2+years of previous experience performing venipuncture on hospital-based patient populations is preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and specimen handling is required.
• Position includes every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current California Phlebotomy Certificate is required, or eligible for certification.