PHLEBOTOMIST / PART TIME WEEKEND NIGHT

ScionHealth; West Covina, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipunctures and specimen collection in a 76-bed long-term acute care setting, under the supervision of the Lab Manager/Director. You will collect specimens, label tubes, and ensure accurate processing.

The ideal candidate has a HS diploma, formal phlebotomy training, and is fluent in English, with current BLS certification. On-site role with comprehensive benefits and opportunities in an acute-care environment.

Qualifications

• Six months acute care phlebotomy experience or one year MA venipuncture experience preferred.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Formal phlebotomy training required by state.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture according to orders and procedures.
• Label and record all test tubes; log procedures and file paperwork.
• Prepare supplies, maintain work areas, and order materials as needed.
• Use LIS to document specimen collection, receipt, and create manifests.
• Perform clerical work as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.
• Explain collection procedures to patients to facilitate understanding and reduce anxiety.

Skills

Venipuncture

English proficiency

Basic computer skills

Clerical duties

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley is a 76-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located just over 2 miles outside of downtown West Covina, and right down the street from Covina Square Shopping Center.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.

Essential Functions

• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state
• Current BLS required.

Experience

• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.

Pay Range: $23.00/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.