Phlebotomist Inpatient Part Time Variable Shift

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to perform blood draws (venipuncture and capillary puncture), accession specimens, and process them for testing in a fast-paced inpatient setting.

Candidates must hold California CPT certification, have experience drawing from all ages, and maintain CPR, N95 fit testing, and CA CEU requirements, with solid written and verbal communication and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• California State CPT certification required.
• Experience in obtaining blood samples by venipuncture and capillary puncture from adults, children, infants and neonates.
• One year experience in an acute care hospital or five years of ambulatory phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

California 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.