PHLEBOTOMIST FULL TIME/ Evenings

ScionHealth; West Covina, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ScionHealth seeks a Phlebotomist for Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley, a 76-bed LTAC located just over 2 miles from downtown West Covina. You will perform venipunctures and specimen collection, prepare samples, and support clerical lab duties in a fast-paced acute care environment.

You must have HS diploma with formal phlebotomy training; current BLS and state licensure as required. Prior acute care phlebotomy experience preferred; phlebotomy or MA credentials are valued.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state
• Current BLS required.
• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year as MA performing venipuncture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to orders and policies.
• Explain collection procedures and provide testing information to facilitate patient understanding.
• Label and record test tubes, log procedures, and file paperwork.
• Maintain venipuncture trays and clean work areas; order supplies when needed.
• Use Laboratory Information System to document specimen collection, receipts, and manifests.
• Perform clerical tasks and assist in laboratory functions as directed by Lab Manager/Director.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Laboratory procedures

English fluency

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley is a 76-bed 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 located just over 2 miles outside of downtown West Covina, and right down the street from Covina Square Shopping Center.

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.

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.

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.