Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Family Health Centers of San Diego•Oceanside, CA

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is hiring a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to perform specimen collection and related laboratory duties. The position follows established procedures for venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, and body-fluid specimen collection; specimen processing and handling; point-of-care waived testing; documentation; and result reporting. The technician maintains laboratory work areas and supplies, follows safety requirements, and uses the computer tracking system for order entry and specimen records. Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required.

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 independently and in a team-based environment.
Ability to multitask, adapt, maintain accuracy, and manage 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.
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 for department needs, including order entry, 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 under California law (limits of $100,000 recommended), and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual ability; preferred languages include English, Spanish, Arabic, and Somali, 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 on time in accordance with department standards.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting and immediately notify the technical CLS supervisor.
Keep workstations 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, result 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 point-of-care waived tests according to the Laboratory Procedure Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned.