Phlebotomist - Patient Care & Lab Workflow Specialist

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,243,000 - 101,091,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens from patients and assist CLS when possible, while performing specimen processing and filing.

You will report to the Phlebotomy Lead and Lab Manager and represent the laboratory to patients, physicians and staff. The role requires accuracy, adherence to procedures, and active participation in hospital mission and core values.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience in blood specimen collections; 3 years preferred.
• Current CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association.
• Proficient with LIS and computer applications.
• Must complete Workplace Violence Prevention Program/Certificate within 30 days of hire/transfer.

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 LIS computer systems.
• Is proficient in using manual backup to the 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

Blood collection

Public relations

Clerical duties

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CA Certified Phlebotomy Technician License

Tools

LIS

Computer applications

Job description

Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens from patients and assist CLS when possible, while performing specimen processing and filing.

You will report to the Phlebotomy Lead and Lab Manager and represent the laboratory to patients, physicians and staff. The role requires accuracy, adherence to procedures, and active participation in hospital mission and core values.