Phlebotomist Per Diem Nights

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park; Baldwin Park (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Wellness program

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection for a 91-bed hospital. You will work under supervision within an acute care setting, contributing to accurate testing and patient care.

Responsibilities include collecting blood, labeling specimens, and using the laboratory information system, along with light clerical tasks. A HS diploma and formal phlebotomy training are required; current BLS is required.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent, formal phlebotomy training required.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Phlebotomy certification or medical assistant training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture per orders and protocols.
• Explain collection procedures to patients and reduce anxiety.
• Label and record test tubes, logs and paperwork; maintain logs.
• Clean and stock venipuncture trays; maintain work areas and supplies.
• Use LIS to document specimen collection and manifests; perform clerical duties.

Skills

Fluent English

Basic computer knowledge

Good attendance

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory Information System

Phlebotomy equipment handling

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms for treating particularly serious conditions.

We are located near the I-605 and I-10 intersection in Baldwin Park with a number of shops and restaurants nearby for added convenience.

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.

Pay Range: $23.00/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.

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.