PHLEBOTOMIST PER DIEM NIGHT

ScionHealth; West Covina, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Wellness

Job summary

Kindred Hospital San Gabriel Valley in West Covina, CA is seeking a phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection duties in a long‑term acute care setting. You will label tubes, document results, and assist in laboratory functions under the Lab Director or Manager.

Using the LIS, you will maintain supplies, perform clerical tasks, and communicate procedures to patients to reduce anxiety. Requires HS diploma and formal phlebotomy training; current BLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state.
• Current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures and specimen collection according to orders and procedures.
• Explain collection procedures to patients and reduce anxiety.
• Label tubes, log procedures, and file paperwork.
• Maintain work areas and order supplies; assist in clerical tasks.
• Use Laboratory Information System to document specimens and create manifests.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Basic computer skills

Fluent English

Attendance & reliability

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Phlebotomy supplies

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: $25.30/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.