Phlebotomist

EL PROYECTO DEL BARRIO INC • Baldwin Park, CA

1d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

This position draws blood from patients for medical testing, procedures, and diagnosis under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.

Requirements

• High level of professionalism, patient service, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Ability to work with precision.
• Ability to perform duties skillfully and effectively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications.
• Ability to communicate in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining a necessary degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Ability to work in culturally and racially diverse populations and in lower socio-economic conditions.
• Ability to positively and effectively represent the organization.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy program.
• 0 to 1 year of experience, preferably including experience in a clinical setting; diagnostic testing experience preferred.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
• Must be able to pass required pre-employment health and background screening.
• Must provide proof of required vaccinations by federal, state, and local funding sources.
• Employees driving personal vehicles for El Proyecto business must provide El Proyecto proof of a valid driving license, and auto liability insurance.
• El Proyecto will reimburse employees for their mileage at the current rate set by the Internal Revenue Service.
• To receive mileage reimbursement, the employee must log their mileage and submit the mileage expense report to their Appropriate Administrator.
• Walking, talking, sitting, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 10 pounds; hand and wrist dexterity to utilize a computer.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients in a clinic setting, establishing identity before performing the procedure.
• Draw blood in a proper manner, using established protocols, and dispose of sharp instruments in a rigid sharps container.
• Verify and collect proper samples and accurately label specimens.
• Process lab requisitions, forms, and specimens.
• Follow standard precautions at all times.
• Clean and supply venipuncture trays.
• Keep current and accurate records.
• Interact professionally with the patient and the patient’s family or representatives.
• Consider patient cultural, psychological, social, and environmental factors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed