Phlebotomist Per Diem Overnights

ScionHealth; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kindred Hospital - Brea is seeking a Phlebotomist per diem for overnight shifts in California. The role involves performing venipunctures, specimen handling, and related lab duties under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager.

Requirements include HS diploma, formal phlebotomy training, and current BLS. Previous acute care phlebotomy experience is preferred. Per diem overnight schedule with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Knows which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens via venipuncture and skin puncture per physician orders and regulations.
• Explains collection procedures and provides testing information to reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records test tubes, logs procedures, and files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays; maintains work areas; orders supplies as needed.
• Uses the laboratory information system to document specimen collection and related functions.
• Performs clerical tasks and assists in laboratory functions as directed by Lab Manager/Director.

Skills

English fluency

Regular attendance

Venipuncture knowledge

Basic computer skills

Test requirements knowledge

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

None

Job description

Phlebotomist Per Diem Overnights (Job Number: 557708)

Description

Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our 48-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 a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.

We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.

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-$24.15/hr.

Benefits

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.

Job

Laboratory/Radiology

Primary Location

CA-Brea-Kindred Hospital - Brea

Organization

4644 - Kindred Hospital - Brea

Shift

Night