Phlebotomist

Talentify; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Medical Clinic is seeking a phlebotomy professional to perform venipuncture and process patient specimens. The role involves handling patients from newborns to geriatrics and requires the ability to work independently at Eastvale site.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, California State Phlebotomy Tech I, Phlebotomy/Advanced Phlebotomy certificates, and AHA BLS. Varied hours and a commitment to quality patient care are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Possess Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy certificate 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 label/store them properly; complete logs.
• Respond to draw requests and manage STAT/ASAP/timed draws.
• Assist with scheduling tests and appointments.
• Protect patient privacy and safeguard rights.
• Respond to life-saving situations per policy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Stock supplies as necessary.
• Process specimens per laboratory protocol.

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

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

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.