Phlebotomist IV

Marian Regional Medical Center; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian Regional Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist to accurately collect blood and other specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

You will identify patients, explain procedures, perform venipunctures, and label specimens, following strict safety protocols and quality controls. The role emphasizes attention to detail, technical proficiency, and excellent patient interaction within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of full-time laboratory experience.
• Must have a valid California CPT I certificate.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy to obtain adequate specimens from patients of all ages.
• Supervises/assists non-licensed personnel and coordinates STAT/add-on tests.
• Operates calibrated laboratory analyzers under supervision of licensed staff.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and runs quality control as directed.
• Follows written and verbal instructions and completes tasks promptly and accurately.
• Recognizes limits of non-licensed position and escalates issues to licensed staff.

Skills

Lab experience

Lab terminology

Education

California CPT I certificate

CPT I continuing education maintenance

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.

• Performs phlebotomy as needed to ensure quality patient care. Obtains adequate, appropriate specimens from patients of all ages in a timely manner.
• Directs and coordinates the activities of other non-licensed personnel when appropriate or requested. Assists phlebotomists in monitoring STAT and add-on tests in a timely manner
• Under the direct supervision of licensed clinical laboratory scientists or pathologists, operates automated chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and/or microbiology equipment and analyzers that have been properly calibrated and standardized by licensed personnel.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance as assigned and supervised by licensed clinical laboratory scientists. Runs quality control and proficiency specimens as directed and supervised by licensed clinical laboratory scientists.
• Follows written and verbal instructions exactly. Is responsible for prompt and accurate completion of all work assigned.
• Knows job thoroughly. Recognizes the limitations of this non-licensed position and consistently refers issues involving judgment to licensed clinical laboratory scientists in an appropriate and timely

Job Requirements

Required

• Must have a valid and current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certificate.
• Must complete required continuing education requirements to maintain State CPT I certification.
• Three or more years of full-time laboratory experience.

Preferred

• Knowledge of standard laboratory terminology is preferred.

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.

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