Phlebotomist, Inpatient, Per Diem

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Hospital is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to perform blood collection, accessioning and processing of specimens for inpatient care. The role requires CA CPT certification, experience with venipuncture and capillary puncture across all ages, and strict adherence to safety and documentation protocols.

Ideal candidates will maintain CPR certification, complete 3 CEUs per year, and collaborate with the laboratory and nursing teams in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Performs all phases of blood collection within department time limits.
• Approaches patients of all ages with appropriate phlebotomy techniques.
• Maintains clear written and verbal communication; uses basic computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood via venipuncture and capillary puncture for inpatients.
• Accession and process specimens for laboratory testing.
• Maintain required CEUs and CPR certification per CA State rules.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

Communication

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

Address 12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary 27.58-27.58

Shift Variable

Zip Code 90602