Phlebotomy - Phlebotomist I

TalentBurst; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare services is seeking a Phlebotomist I in Sacramento, CA, to provide patient services and ensure quality blood specimen collection. Responsibilities include drawing blood, maintaining documentation, and fostering a safe atmosphere for patients. The role requires strong phlebotomy skills, customer service experience, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 6 months experience required, preferably 1+ years in phlebotomy.
• Customer service experience in a retail or service environment.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills with pediatric and geriatric.

Responsibilities

• Draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare specimens.
• Maintain required records and documentation.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors and focus on process excellence.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification

Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training

Job description

Job Title: Phlebotomist I
Location: Sacramento CA
State of Credentials Licenses Required: California State CPT1 license required
Duration: 4+ Months Extendable contract
Shift/Time Zone: M-F 8Am to 5Pm


Job Description:

• The Patient Services Representative I (PSR I) represent the face of the company to patients who come in, both as part of their health routine or for insights into life-defining health decisions.
• The PSR I draw quality blood samples from patients and prepare those specimens for lab testing while following established practices and procedures.
• The PSR I have direct contact with patients and creates an atmosphere of trust and confidence while explaining procedures to patients and drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe and accurate manner.
• The PSR I will demonstrate Leadership Behaviors while focusing on process excellence skills and sensitivity to confidentiality and accuracy to patient information.
• Under the direction of the area supervisor, perform daily activities accurately and on time.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment.
• Performs with confidence, both the forensic and clinical specimen collection and processing duties following established practices and procedures.
• Maintains required records and documentation.
• Demonstrates organizational commitment and promotes a positive image to patients, clients, employees and the public in general.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to provide quality, error free work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal on-site supervision.
• Excellent phlebotomy skills to include pediatric and geriatric. *
• Flexible and available based on staffing needs, which includes weekends, holidays, on-call and overtime as well as knowledge of all areas of the laboratory.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred (Required in California, Nevada, and Washington).

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months experience REQUIRED.
• One(+) years phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Customer service in a preferred retail or service environment.
• Keyboard/data entry experience a must.