Technician-6011-6012

OLSA Resources, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Los Angeles is seeking a skilled Phlebotomy Technician responsible for blood collection using venipuncture techniques, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and performing various administrative tasks. This role requires a Phlebotomy certification and at least one year of experience. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to adhere to safety procedures in potentially hazardous conditions. A valid driver's license is also necessary for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year verifiable phlebotomy experience required.
• Ability to collect blood from patients of all ages.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephones and maintain logs/records.
• Exhibit proficiency in blood collection techniques.
• Train employees and ensure organizational skills are used.

Skills

Phlebotomy certification

Blood collection via venipuncture

Compliance and safety knowledge

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BA/BS with Science concentration

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Overview

Grade 2 - PST meets minimum requirements and experience for client office and roving (with limited locations) positions, and patient service centers offering minimal services. Skill and comprehension level required for this category: Phlebotomy certification (where required) from an accredited agency, and a minimum of one year verifiable phlebotomy experience. Exhibit proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, and urine drug screen collections. Able to grasp a firm understanding of the importance of compliance and safety as outlined during new hire orientation and annual training.

Responsibilities

• Administrative: Answer telephones, maintain logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, time management, use computerized databases, written and verbal communications.
• Machine: Personal computer.
• Phlebotomy and specimen collection: Exhibit proficiency in blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, and urine drug screen collections.
• Compliance and safety: Grasp the importance of compliance and safety as outlined during new hire orientation and annual training.
• Physical Demands: Speech clarity, use of fingers and hands, standing for long periods, sitting in a normal seated position, handling and grasping motions. Moderate physical effort (up to 30 pounds); comply with applicable safety procedures.
• Working Conditions: Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases; comply with safety procedures.
• Vision Requirements: Far acuity, near acuity, depth perception, color vision as described in the original requirements.
• License/Certification/Education: High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of one year of verifiable phlebotomy experience. Normally requires a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certification (where required) from an accredited agency and a minimum of one year verifiable phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to collect blood via venipuncture and capillary techniques from patients of all ages; urine drug screen collections.
• Understanding of compliance and safety as outlined during onboarding and annual training.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (as applicable).

Job Description

Grade 4 - Pooling technicians are responsible for creating testable units using robotic sample processors and routing the samples to other departments for molecular testing. Performs a variety of laboratory tests and assays in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations in a designated technical department. Interprets results, subject to verification by Technologist/Supervisor, and providing allowance by State regulations. Administrative: Answer telephones, maintain logs/records, organizational skills, proficiency with numbers, research information, time management, train employees, use computerized databases, written and verbal communications.

Machine: Personal computer.

Physical Demands: Speech clarity, utilization of fingers and hands, standing-remaining on one’s feet in an upright position, sitting-remaining in the normal seated position, handling-seizing, holding, grasping. Moderate physical effort (up to 30 pounds); must comply with applicable safety procedures.

Additional job duty (as assigned): (Hazardous Chemical Waste Management) Proper identification of known hazardous material in the work place. Knowledge of personal protection measures, avoidance of accidents, hazardous waste characteristics, generation limits, accumulation limits, spill control measures, record keeping, proper handling and container management, labeling, container and storage inspection.

Working Conditions: Possible exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens; regularly exposed to the risk of blood-borne diseases; must comply with applicable safety procedures.

Vision Requirements: Far acuity, near acuity, depth perception, color vision.

License/Certification/Education: BA/BS with Science concentration.