Phlebotomist II

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, California is seeking a Phlebotomist to competently collect blood and other patient specimens for diagnostic testing. You will identify patients, explain procedures, perform venipunctures, and prepare specimens with accurate labeling for laboratory analysis.

The role requires exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills to ensure accurate diagnostics and patient satisfaction

Qualifications

• Valid and current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certificate (CT PHLEBOT)
• Basic communication skills and the ability to be caring and personable with patients are mandatory.
• Must be able to work in a calm and conscientious manner under high volume and STAT conditions.
• Rigid accuracy in the identification of patient names and numbers and the ability to perform phlebotomy successfully using established procedures on patients of all ages

Responsibilities

• Processes, collects, and transports specimens from patients of all ages in an accurate and safe manner; including venipuncture.
• Identifies patients, explains procedures, and properly labels specimens for lab analysis.
• Maintains safety protocols and ensures accurate specimen handling and documentation.
• Operates laboratory computer systems and monitors collection batches and test status.

Skills

Basic communication

Calm under pressure

Education

California Phlebotomy Technician I (CT PHLEBOT)

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Phlebotomist, you will competently collect blood and other patient specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring comfort and safety.

Every day you will identify patients, explain procedures, proficiently perform venipunctures, and accurately label/prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to safety protocols.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills for accurate diagnostics and patient satisfaction.

• Processes, collects, and transports specimens from patients of all ages in an accurate and safe manner; including:


• Successful venipuncture rates from approved phlebotomy sites using approved techniques.


• Accepts organizational and logistical direction from more experienced phlebotomists.


• Plates microbiology specimens on appropriate primary culture media according to established procedures; including:


• Complete and accurate specimen identification.


• Is proficient in the use of the laboratory computer system and individual instrument computers as necessary. These duties include, but are not limited to the following: Monitoring Collection Batches for rounds. The hard copy of the TIMED category must be reviewed and highlighted, and discrepancies resolved.


• Do rounds 5 minutes after the hour. Monitoring OE interface printer. Includes resolving ADDS and CANCELLED tests.


• Sign-off on each order.

Job Requirements

• Valid and current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certificate (CT PHLEBOT)


• Basic communication skills and the ability to be caring and personable with patients are mandatory.


• Must be able to work in a calm and conscientious manner under high volumn and STAT conditions.


• Rigid accuracy in the identification of patient names and numbers and the ability to perform phlebotomy successfully using established procedures on patients of all ages

Preferred

• High school and/or college chemisty, biology, or mathematics are highly desired

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$27.71 - $33.13 /hour