Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Family Health Centers of San Diego•Oceanside, CA

5d•$28 - $35

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to collect and process patient specimens and support laboratory operations. The role follows laboratory procedures for specimen collection, handling, storage, processing, reporting, and recordkeeping, and performs waived point-of-care tests. It also includes laboratory safety, supply management, accurate documentation, computer tracking, and related clerical duties. The position may occasionally require travel between sites and other locations.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalent, or Certified Phlebotomy Technician certificate from an approved DHHS training facility.
Current California license or certificate as a Phlebotomy Technician.
Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advanced Resuscitation Training.
0–4 years of experience performing venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, and collection of body fluid specimens.
Ability to work well both in a team-based environment and independently.
Ability to multitask, be flexible, maintain accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Ability to maintain good working relationships with employees, coworkers, and departments.
Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
Good organizational, attention-to-detail, and time-management skills.
Strong motivation to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language.
Basic computer ability to meet department needs, including entering orders, obtaining demographic information, and reporting patient laboratory test results.
For occasional travel between sites and other locations: valid California driver's license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required by California law, and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual ability; English, Spanish, Arabic, and Somali are preferred depending on current priorities and locations.

Responsibilities

Follow established guidelines for venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, and collection of body fluid specimens.
Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner according to department standards.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting, and immediately notify the technical CLS supervisor.
Keep workstation and laboratory areas clean in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
Maintain laboratory supplies and materials at appropriate stock levels.
Monitor and adhere to laboratory safety requirements under the FHCSD chemical hygiene plan and safety processes.
Handle, store, and process specimens according to the Laboratory Procedure Manual.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, reporting, and maintaining patient test result records.
Enter orders, pending logs, and specimen cancellations into the computer tracking system.
Perform clerical duties related to timely reporting and distribution of results.
Perform waived point-of-care tests according to the Laboratory Procedure Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned.