Phlebotomist: Patient-Centric Lab Support

Mlk-Community-Healthcare-1; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Phlebotomist responsible for specimen collection from patients and supporting CLS staff. You will restock supplies, perform clerical duties, and ensure accurate LIS data entry while maintaining a clean, patient-friendly workspace.

You will report to the Phlebotomy Lead and Lab Manager, representing the lab to patients and staff and upholding the hospital's mission and core values.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Restock phlebotomy supplies for all three shifts.
• Perform all clerical duties.
• Communicate appropriately with coworkers, hospital personnel, physicians.
• Maintain coverage of the laboratory to ensure patient care with possible last-minute schedule changes.
• Collect samples from inpatients by venipuncture or skin puncture per policies.
• Inventory, report and restock phlebotomy supplies to ensure continuity.
• Deliver specimens to the lab as needed.
• Data entry and LIS proficiency; proficient with LIS backup.
• Assist customers with LIS information.
• Keep the workplace clean and neat.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

LIS proficiency

BLS knowledge

Workplace Violence Training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab Information System (LIS)

Job description

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Phlebotomist responsible for specimen collection from patients and supporting CLS staff. You will restock supplies, perform clerical duties, and ensure accurate LIS data entry while maintaining a clean, patient-friendly workspace.

You will report to the Phlebotomy Lead and Lab Manager, representing the lab to patients and staff and upholding the hospital's mission and core values.