Phlebotomist On-Call (Bilingual)
About The Position
The Mission Neighborhood Health Center (MNHC) is a non-profit, multi-site community health organization offering comprehensive health services in the Mission and Excelsior Districts of San Francisco. The center offers primary health care services, adult medicine, pediatrics, family planning, OB/GYN, HIV and homeless services. We advocate for health equity and deliver innovative, high-quality services responsive to the neighborhoods and diverse communities we serve. We are currently looking for qualified candidates for our Phlebotomist, On-Call role. Please note: This role requires applicants to be bilingual in English and Spanish. This position reports to the Clinic Manager and is an On-Call, Non-Exempt role with an hourly rate of $24.81.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT-1) Certificate.
- One year of phlebotomy experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- BLS and CPR Certification.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and web browsers.
- Experience navigating an Electronic Health Record System.
- Proficiency with laboratory equipment.
- As a condition of employment, all candidates are required to meet specific immunization standards. Documentation of current immunizations, including Varicella, TDAP, COVID-19, MMR, and Hepatitis B, as well as TB test results valid within the last two (2) years must be submitted before the start date. Failure to provide this documentation may result in a delayed start or withdrawal of the job offer.
Responsibilities
- Ensures proper preparation of lab procedures and safe collection of specimens, as dictated in Lab Manual or in documented Standing Orders.
- Performs blood collection in a safe and efficient manner for patients at assigned or other sites as needed.
- Performs routine maintenance and sanitation of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and collection areas in the Laboratory in a timely manner.
- Demonstrates current knowledge of test terminology ordered in the laboratory.
- Notifies patients of laboratory results in a timely manner, in collaboration with Lead Phlebotomist, per protocols required by Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH).
- Follows the California Business and Professional Code Section 1246 and the California Code of Regulation 1034.
- Completes all necessary paperwork for adequate specimens and test orders in a timely manner.
- Proactively checks all lab orders in EHR and population health registry to ensure all specimens are obtained in one (1) lab visit whenever possible.
- Communicates with internal and external Laboratory partners (i.e. LabCorp, Quest, DPH) as needed.
- Ensures proper and timely check-in of Laboratory patients. Trains other staff in Laboratory check-in procedure.
- Conducts routine supply inventory check and ordering, in collaboration with Lead Phlebotomist.
- Routinely maintains the Phlebotomist Manual and reviews Laboratory policies & procedures.
- Conducts routine schedule maintenance of Laboratory schedule.
- Conducts quality assurance reviews. Identifies areas of improvement, and follows up with Lead Phlebotomist
- Participates in quality improvement projects, as necessary.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
