Phlebotomist - Full Time Days

Kindred; Paramount (CA); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection tasks under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director. The role includes clerical duties in the laboratory and adherence to regulatory requirements.

You will collect blood specimens, label and document procedures, maintain clean work areas, and assist in LIS-based workflows while ensuring patient comfort and compliance with policies.

Formación

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• HS Graduate or equivalent; Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques and test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to document in LIS.

Responsabilidades

• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture per orders and regulations.
• Labels and records all test tubes and logs procedures and paperwork.
• Maintains work areas, cleans supplies and inventories as needed.
• Uses LIS to document specimen collection, receipt and manifests.
• Performs clerical lab duties and assists in lab functions as directed.

Conocimientos

Fluent English

Good attendance

Basic computer knowledge

Top tube color knowledge

Educación

HS Diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Herramientas

Laboratory information system

Descripción del empleo

Kindred Hospital Paramount and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is 177-bed hospital. With 159 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 18-bed ARU is designed for people who have experience the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness.

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/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.