Phlebotomist - Primary & Specialty Care, Porter Ranch

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Hospital Lab Technician II at UCLA Health. In this vital role, you will perform phlebotomy and laboratory tests, ensuring high-quality patient care. Ideal candidates will have a Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential and at least two years of experience in a high-volume lab setting. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician required.
• At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in a laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection on patients.
• Conduct laboratory tests and procedures according to established protocols.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain equipment records.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Quality Control

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a meaningful impact in patient care. We are seeking a Hospital Lab Technician II (HLT II) to support our Ambulatory Clinic team. Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, the HLT II plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a wide range of technical and non-technical laboratory procedures.

In this role you will:

1. Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection on patients of all ages.
2. Accurately label, centrifuge, aliquot, and receive specimens for analysis; identify and follow up on any unacceptable specimens.
3. Conduct laboratory tests and procedures according to established protocols, ensuring timely and accurate results.
4. Complete computer order entry tasks with a high level of accuracy.
5. Assist in validating and implementing new lab processes, equipment, and software.
6. Provide exceptional customer service by answering inquiries and offering accurate, helpful information.
7. Maintain and review equipment and maintenance records for accuracy and compliance.
8. Assess overall workload and proactively support team members without direct supervision.

Salary Range: $32.77 - $43.22/hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician
• High School Diploma
• At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience performing phlebotomy for a high-volume testing laboratory

Knowledge of accepted analytical practices, weighing, solution preparation, calculations, etc.

Skills in using a PC computer and assorted software programs, including Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email, internet, and standard office equipment.

Skill in performing venipunctures (Requires a CPT certificate).

Skill in developing and maintaining files/records, such as reagent preparation, quality control, and instrument maintenance records, procedure development, etc.

Ability to judge what information should be passed on to a different level of staff, such as Senior Specialist or Senior Supervisor, and initiate appropriate communication.

Ability to recognize when an instrument, procedure, or piece of equipment is not functioning properly and initiate corrective action.

Skill in performing and teaching procedures used in the assigned section (didactic, practical).

Skill in performing related computer procedures (LIS, HIS).

Skill in operating and repairing equipment in use in the assigned section.

Knowledge of quality control methods, theories, calculations, and limitations.

Knowledge of safety precautions necessary in a laboratory environment, including work with chemicals, equipment, biological samples, radioactive materials (if applicable), etc.

Knowledge of medical terminology (anatomy, medical conditions, symptoms, test methods, treatment).