Phlebotomist II

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA is seeking a Phlebotomist to competently collect blood and other specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring patient comfort and safety. You will perform venipunctures, label and prepare samples for lab analysis, and maintain strict safety protocols while delivering compassionate care to patients of all ages.

CA Phlebotomy Technician I certification required; strong attention to detail and teamwork preferred; this position offers

Qualifications

• Valid California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certificate (CT PHLEBOT).
• Excellent bedside manner with patients and clear communication.
• Calm and conscientious under high volume and STAT conditions.
• Rigorous accuracy in identifying patients and collecting specimens.

Responsibilities

• Collect, transport and process specimens from patients of all ages using approved techniques.
• Perform venipunctures and accurately label/prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
• Adhere to safety protocols and ensure patient comfort and safety.
• Coordinate with experienced phlebotomists and monitor workflow.
• Enter data and monitor collection batches in the laboratory system.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient communication

Education

California Phlebotomy Technician I (CT PHLEBOT)

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

Required

• 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California

Pay Range

$27.71 - $33.13 /hour