Phlebotomist Outpatient Part Time Days

PIH Health; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to draw blood from patients efficiently and effectively, ensuring minimal discomfort. The ideal candidate should possess strong clinical skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include graduation from an approved phlebotomy training program, a current venipuncture certificate, and availability every other Saturday from 7 am to 12 pm.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including walking and assisting patients.
• Good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Honest, dependable, and conscientious.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients for various analyses.
• Works effectively with other personnel to provide efficient services.

Skills

Strong verbal and written skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Adaptability and accuracy

Strong clinical skills

Basic math skills

Strong computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduation from an approved phlebotomy training program

Current venipuncture certificate

Job description

The Phlebotomist in this position draws blood from patients with minimum discomfort and pain, for the performance of various blood and chemical analyses; works effectively with other personnel to provide efficient and effective services.

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

• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and significant other when administering care.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
• Adaptability and accuracy.
• Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
• Honest, dependable, and conscientious.

Required Experience

• Formal training will be indicated by a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved phlebotomy training program.
• Current venipuncture certificate.
• Previous experience in a laboratory at a multi-specialty clinic.
• Position requires every other Saturday 7am to 12 pm availability