Phlebotomist, Inpatient, Full Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to perform blood draws, accession and processing of specimens in a hospital setting. This role requires CA CPT certification, BLS CPR, and experience with venipuncture and capillary puncture across age groups.

The position operates on the night shift across a CA-based network delivering patient care in a fully integrated healthcare system.

Qualifications

• CA CPT certification is required.
• Experience with venipuncture/capillary puncture across age groups (infants to adults).
• Maintain 3 CEU per CA requirements; renewal as required.
• Valid BLS CPR certification from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Communication

Age-range phlebotomy

Education

California CPT certification

CA BLS CPR certification (AHA)

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 CPRcertification from the American Heart Association is required.
• Maintain N95 fitting or alternative.

Address 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary 23.00-35.10

Shift Nights

Zip Code 90602