Phlebotomist.Lab Tech

Kern Valley Healthcare District; Lake Isabella (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kern Valley Healthcare District in California seeks a skilled Phlebotomy Technician to join our laboratory team. You will perform venipunctures, skin punctures, and specimen processing while using the LIS/EMR to manage orders and documentation.

Demonstrates care and compassion for patients and visitors; assists with ancillary duties; maintains cleanliness. Responsibilities include ensuring patient comfort, proper identification, and adherence to safety and privacy practices, with licensing

Qualifications

• CA CPT1 license required.
• CPT2 license required within 1 year of employment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Displays care and compassion for patients and visitors.
• Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently.
• Properly identifies patients before collecting specimens.
• Uses LIS/EMR to manage specimens and orders.
• Maintains orderliness and sanitary conditions in the lab.
• Communicates any unusual situations to the lab team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

EMR/LIS

Safety Procedures

Education

California CPT1 License

CPT2 License within 1 year

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Demonstrates care and compassion to all patients and visitors. Provides courteous and professional assistance to other staff members and physicians. Performs venipunctures and skin punctures competently and expediently. Performs arterial punctures once properly licensed. Documents specimen collection and tests ordered in the LIS. Has thorough knowledge of test requirements. Processes specimens for in-house and sendout testing. Assists with clerical duties as needed. Helps ensure an orderly and sanitary environment in the laboratory.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Displays concern and compassion for patients and their supporters.
• Displays courteous, professional manner toward staff and guests.
• Communicates clearly with patients and caregivers.
• Properly identifies patients before collecting or accepting specimens.
• Properly labels and identifies specimens throughout the workflow.
• Knows and follows specimen collection requirements.
• Communicates stat or unusual situations to the lab scientist.
• Uses correct, effective, efficient phlebotomy techniques.
• Processes specimens promptly and correctly.
• Uses the EMR and LIS to manage specimens and orders.
• Manages time and tasks to maximize overall efficiency.
• Knows when to seek guidance and refer to other professionals.
• Takes an active role in quality assurance and improvement.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all sources of risk and error.
• Use precautions, practice controls, and other safety behaviors.
• Keeps equipment and work areas in an orderly, sanitary condition.
• Communicates incidents and hazards promptly to supervisors.
• Maintains proper certifications with a minimum of prompting.
• Understands privacy laws and rules, follows privacy practices.
• Helps with ancillary duties (stocking supplies, clerical tasks, etc.)
• Grooming and hygiene are consistently professional.
• Demonstrates initiative - looks for work and solves problems.
• Functions effectively as a member of the laboratory team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 license.
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 license required within one year of employment.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge required.