PHLEBOTOMIST

Universal Hospital Services Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Growth opportunities within UHS and it

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Universal Health Services in Riverside, CA seeks a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and process specimens across ages from newborns to geriatrics. Independent work at Eastvale site with strong emphasis on patient comfort and accurate documentation.

The role requires high school diploma or GED, CA Phlebotomy Tech I, and AHA BLS. Certifications and phlebotomy training are essential to ensure safe collection and timely lab results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy certificates from an accredited training institute.
• California State Phlebotomy Tech I certificate required. AHA BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in preparation for venipuncture procedures.
• Perform venipuncture using universal precautions and approved techniques.
• Complete all paperwork and documentation for each exam performed.
• Utilize Order Entry System to access orders and complete exams.
• Obtain specimens and ensure adequate quantity for tests; label and store appropriately.
• Respond to draw requests with attention to order frequency and emergencies (STAT/ASAP).
• Assist with scheduling tests and appointments.
• Respect patient privacy and safeguard rights.
• Respond to life-saving situations per policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement activities within the department.
• Stock supplies as necessary.
• Process specimens per laboratory protocol.
• Adhere to Riverside Medical Clinic policies and procedures.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy certificate

Advanced Phlebotomy certificate

Tools

Order Entry System

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

Come and join the RMC Family!

We have been in the community since 1935. Our mission is to provide comprehensive multi-specialty medical services in the greater Riverside region. Your passion, inspiration, and talents are invaluable to us and our mission to serve others. Our facility can provide a place for you to thrive and continue your professional development. Quality Healthcare is our passion, improving lives is our reward. We are working to change lives and transform the delivery of healthcare.
Riverside Medical Clinic is the best place to work, practice medicine, and receive care.

Summary:Performs venipuncture and processes patient specimens for analysis or other medical purposes. Must be able to work with the elderly to infants. Eastvale is a single person site; applicants must be able to work independently and be competent with patients of all ages ranging from newborns to geriatrics.

Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Hours: Varied

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience:High school diploma or GED required. Possess Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy certificate from an accredited training institute.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:California State Phlebotomy Tech I certificate required. AHA BLS certification required.

Essential Functions:Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Note: (other duties may be assigned, deleted or changed at any time, at the discretion of management, formally, or informally, either verbally or in writing).

• 1. Assist patients in preparation for venipuncture procedures. Explains procedures to patient/family to gain cooperation and understanding.
• 2. Perform venipuncture using universal precautions/personal protective equipment and approved techniques to ensure appropriate patient care.
• 3. Complete all paperwork and documentation as required for each exam performed.
• 4. Utilizes Order Entry System to access orders and complete exams.
• 5. Obtain specimens, ensure adequate quantity for tests ordered; label and store specimens in appropriate containers, and complete applicable logs.
• 6. Respond to draw requests and with appropriate attention to order frequency and indicators of medical emergency (i.e. STAT, ASAP, and timed draws).
• 7. Assist with the scheduling of tests and appointments.
• 8. Recognize patients’ privacy and safeguard those rights.
• 9. Respond to life-saving situations following policies, procedures and protocol.
• 10. Participate in the development, implementation and follow-through of departmental quality improvement activities.
• 11. Stock supplies as necessary
• 12. Process specimens in accordance with laboratory protocol.
• 13. Adhere to the policy and procedures as presented by Riverside Medical Clinic.

This opportunity offers the following:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.www.uhs.com

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.