Phlebotomist FT Nights

Kindred; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection for testing. You will work under the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager and support clerical lab duties as needed.

Responsibilities include collecting blood specimens, labeling and documenting samples, and maintaining a clean, organized work area. Prior acute care phlebotomy experience and BLS are preferred, with formal phlebotomy training required.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training required by state.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Explain procedures and provide testing information to patients.
• Label, log, and record test tubes and paperwork.
• Maintain work area and supply venipuncture trays.
• Use LIS to document collections and manifests.
• Perform clerical duties as directed by Lab Manager/Director.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

LIS knowledge

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Santa Ana

is a long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are conveniently located between the Santa Ana Freeway I-5 and Santiago Creek and the close to many shops and restaurants.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.

Essential Functions

• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay range: $23.00 - $26.44/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications

Education

• HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state
• Current BLS required.

Experience

• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.