Phlebotomist: Patient Care & Lab Operations

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens from patients and assist the CLS when possible. The role includes LIS data entry, specimen processing, and maintaining a clean, efficient workflow to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, clerical duties, and accurate communication with staff and physicians. Requires CA Phlebotomy Technician license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in blood specimen collections; 3 years preferred.
• CA Phlebotomy Technician License required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association.
• Must complete annual Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate per hospital policy.

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.
• Responsible for proper telephone etiquette at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens from patients and assist the CLS when possible. The role includes LIS data entry, specimen processing, and maintaining a clean, efficient workflow to support quality patient care.

Responsibilities include stocking supplies, clerical duties, and accurate communication with staff and physicians. Requires CA Phlebotomy Technician license and BLS certification.