Phlebotomist Inpatient Full Time Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital seeks an Inpatient Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, capillary punctures and accessioning of specimens for inpatients. You will ensure accurate specimen processing and timely transport within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Required CA CPT certification, BLS CPR, and ongoing CEUs. Experience with patients of all ages and special needs is preferred. This is an on-site role in Whittier, CA. Strong communication and computer skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• CA CPT certification required
• Experience in venipuncture and capillary puncture across age groups (adult to neonate)
• Maintain 3 CEU per year as per CA State requirements
• Valid BLS CPR certification required
• Maintain N95 fitting or alternative

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Accession and process specimens.
• Ensure timely transport and accurate documentation of specimens.

Skills

Blood collection techniques

Age-appropriate venipuncture

Communication & computer skills

Education

California State CPT certification

Job description

The Inpatient Phlebotomist performs blood drawing (venipuncture and capillary punctures), accessioning and processing specimens.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Able to perform all phases of blood collections required by the department within the normal time limits.
• With consideration to age, ability to assess and utilize appropriate phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture and capillary puncture, on patients of all age groups, from infancy through adult.
• Written and verbal communication and basic computer skills.

Required Experience

• California State CPT certification required
• Experience in obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture from adults, children, infants and neonates.
• One (1) year experience in an acute care hospital or five (5) years of ambulatory phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience in drawing patients with special needs, including and not limit to, with lines, on IVs, in isolation, or have various precautionary requirements.
• Maintain 3 CEU per year according to CA State requirements.
• Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Maintain N95 fitting or alternative.

Qualifications

• Able to perform all phases of blood collections required by the department within the normal time limits.
• With consideration to age, ability to assess and utilize appropriate phlebotomy techniques, including venipuncture and capillary puncture, on patients of all age groups, from infancy through adult.
• Written and verbal communication and basic computer skills.