Phlebotomist - Per Diem - Encinitas Hospital

Scripps Health; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health provider, Scripps Health, is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician for a casual/per diem position at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas. The role involves performing phlebotomy, adhering to safety protocols, and responding to critical situations while providing excellent patient care and support to laboratory operations.

Benefits

Transitional and professional development programs

Recognition as a top employer for diversity and quality

Qualifications

• Experience with venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Ability to adhere to safety protocols and HAZMAT regulations.
• Proficiency with laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care.
• Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
• Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in patient interactions.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Patient identification

Communication

Education

Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification

Job description

This is a casual/per diem position located at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas. Training is approximately 4 weeks from 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday (full-time). There are two openings available:

1. Evening shift (12:15pm-8:45pm) on varied days
2. Night shift (10pm-6:30am) on varied nights

Shift times may vary based on need. Ideally, you would work more than five shifts per month. Ability to work every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) is required, as well as rotating holidays. The ideal candidate will work several days per week and prioritize this position!

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

• Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
• Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
• Scripps Health has been ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and overall workplace by various national publications.
• Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
• We offer transitional and professional development programs to foster growth in your specific field and overall career.
• Our specialties are nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

Why Scripps Memorial Encinitas?

• We are a team of talented individuals committed to providing excellent customer service.
• We are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care to our patients.
• Through collaboration and innovation, our healthcare professionals lead the way in caring for our community.

Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care. Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses, and visitors. Adhere to all safe patient handling standards, including pre-analytical safety procedures and infection control protocols. Participate in laboratory performance improvement activities, which include error identification, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to relevant caregivers and lab leadership. Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, including:

• Responding to life-critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis, or Code Blues.
• Ensuring samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed, and routine).
• Observing aseptic technique and isolation procedures when indicated.
• Clarifying unclear orders, resolving discrepancies prior to sample collection, and documenting ABN necessity when needed.
• Identifying patients according to policy before sample collection and labeling samples accurately.
• Performing phlebotomy via venipuncture or capillary puncture, observing age-specific techniques.
• Preserving sample integrity by timely delivery to the laboratory.
• Processing specimens and following instructions for centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage.
• Following HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport.
• Performing crucial pre-analytic and analytic test steps under supervision.
• Demonstrating proficiency with standard office equipment, computers, and laboratory information systems.
• Adhering to safety protocols.