Phlebotomist - Full Time, Evenings/Mid (Culver City) - 10336
About The Position
The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture for clinical and medical testing and transfusions. The role involves collecting and accurately labeling patient blood samples to preserve specimen integrity for transport, processing, and preparation. The Phlebotomist reviews laboratory requisitions, performs quality reviews and troubleshooting, and adheres to laboratory protocols and turnaround-time guidelines. The position also supports laboratory operations through inventory management and clerical tasks, including data entry, record maintenance, answering calls, and providing reports. It requires effective use of computer and phone systems and professional, empathetic communication with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Requirements
- California Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Demonstrated customer service skills appropriate to the job.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City employees only.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with laboratory or hospital computer systems and software.
- Applicable clinical laboratory work experience.
- Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Identify patients and perform venipuncture according to the correct procedure; collect and label specimens as specified in medical requisitions.
- Print collection batches and labels accurately for phlebotomy collections.
- Follow infection-control standards, handle specimens properly, and deliver them to the laboratory in a timely manner according to protocol.
- Process send-out specimens according to procedures and ensure timely dispatch.
- Participate actively in departmental process improvement.
- Meet turnaround-time guidelines for STAT and routine tests.
- Ensure HIPAA compliance and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Provide compassionate, culturally responsive care to patients and their support systems.
- Take ownership of work and act thoughtfully in interactions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
- Receive and handle calls, document issues, and escalate them to the Lead or Supervisor when appropriate.
- Manage supplies, including inventory, ordering, receiving, and stocking.
- Deliver laboratory supplies as appropriate.
- Pick up and deliver laboratory samples and specimens to departments for testing as appropriate.
- Print and deliver or fax laboratory reports in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
