Phlebotomist & Lab Support Specialist

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Phlebotomist to collect specimens from patients and assist CLS when needed. The role supports specimen processing, filing, and data entry in the LIS, reporting to the Phlebotomy Lead and Lab Manager.

Requires a High School diploma, at least 6 months of blood collection experience (3 years preferred), and BLS certification. Internal CA Phlebotomy Technician license will be considered.

Qualifications

• 6 months of blood specimen collection experience; 3 years preferred.
• Internal CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License will be considered.
• Proficient with LIS and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Assures that phlebotomy supplies are restocked for all three shifts.
• Responsible for all clerical duties.
• Communicates appropriately with coworkers, hospital personnel, physicians at all times.
• Maintain coverage of the laboratory to provide adequate patient care, which may require 'last minute' schedule changes.
• Collects samples from inpatients using standard venipuncture or skin puncture techniques.
• Inventories, reports and restocks all phlebotomy testing supplies to ensure continuity of activities.
• Delivers specimens to the lab as needed.
• Responsible for data entry and appropriate proficiency using the Lab Information System (LIS) Computer systems.
• Is proficient in using manual backup to the Lab Information System (LIS).
• Assist customers with LIS Information.
• Assures that the workplace is clean and neat.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

LIS proficiency

Computer literacy

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CA Phlebotomy Technician license (preferred)

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Phlebotomist to collect specimens from patients and assist CLS when needed. The role supports specimen processing, filing, and data entry in the LIS, reporting to the Phlebotomy Lead and Lab Manager.

Requires a High School diploma, at least 6 months of blood collection experience (3 years preferred), and BLS certification. Internal CA Phlebotomy Technician license will be considered.