Certified Phlebotomy Technician

San Ysidro Health•National City, CA

16h•$28 - $35

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the Lab Management Team, the Certified Phlebotomy Technician performs venipuncture, heel sticks, and finger sticks; operates and maintains CLIA-waived point-of-care laboratory equipment; resolves problems; manages supply inventories and records; and communicates effectively with internal and external laboratory customers. The role performs patient-care functions prescribed by licensed healthcare providers, following established clinical protocols, policies, procedures, and the limits of the employee’s education, training, and responsibilities. The technician follows laboratory procedure manuals for specimen collection, preparation, storage, and disposal; point-of-care testing and quality control; reporting and recordkeeping; and daily temperature checks and records. The position also requires maintaining a clean workstation, furnishings, and equipment, as well as prescribed supply levels. The technician may assist with verbal translation for patients depending on assignment and may travel between San Ysidro Health sites as needed. The role requires adherence to departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards; maintaining continuing education and professional licensure; and attending meetings and performing additional duties as required. San Ysidro Health is a Federally Qualified Health Care organization serving patients through an integrated network of program sites and states its commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current California State Phlebotomy Licensure.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate.
Proficiency in medical terminology.
Basic computer literacy.
Ability to follow established specimen collection and laboratory procedures.
Ability to multitask, adapt to changing department and business needs, and ensure accurate and complete work.
Ability to work with minimal direction and supervision and maintain good working relationships.
Professionalism, commitment to high standards, and effective communication skills.
Compliance with pre-employment requirements, including I-9, physical examination, background and reference checks, completed application, new-hire orientation, and pre-employment PPDs.
Compliance with mandated vaccinations and boosters as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Three months of medical laboratory experience as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
30–40 blood draws.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture, heel sticks, and finger sticks according to established guidelines.
Collect, prepare, store, and dispose of specimens according to laboratory procedure manuals.
Operate and maintain CLIA-waived point-of-care laboratory equipment.
Perform point-of-care testing and quality control, and complete reporting and recordkeeping according to laboratory procedure manuals.
Complete records, health record entries, and results tracking using basic computer skills.
Perform prescribed patient-care functions according to established clinical protocols, policies, and procedures and within the defined scope of training and responsibilities.
Check and record daily temperatures.
Maintain a clean workstation, furnishings, and equipment, and keep supplies at prescribed stock levels.
Resolve problems and conduct supply inventories and recordkeeping.
Communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with patients and other customers.
Adhere to departmental policies and objectives and quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Assist with verbal translation for patients when requested, depending on assignment.
Travel to other San Ysidro Health sites as needed.
Maintain current continuing education and professional licensure.
Attend and participate in meetings and perform additional duties as required.