Phlebotomist, Full-time, Day Shift
About The Position
The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection and accession receiving, distributes specimens to designated departments, and collects and processes patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The role focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection and may include other less complex technical and clerical tasks. The position obtains and verifies specimens, processes samples, communicates with patients and other departments, maintains equipment and supplies, and supports quality control, proficiency testing, and departmental performance improvement activities. Other job-related duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II, or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license, is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
- Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is required.
- Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Responsibilities
- Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
- Verify specimen identification and confirm the sample type and volume are appropriate for the indicated testing.
- Process samples using aseptic technique and prepare paperwork for testing and reference laboratory testing.
- Obtain information from patients for laboratory records and explain procedures.
- Communicate effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of laboratory work.
- Monitor and maintain equipment as required by regulations, coordinating with clinical engineering and the technical consultant when appropriate.
- Follow established guidelines for missed collections, recollections, and difficult phlebotomies.
- Assist with ordering supplies and tracking expiration dates, usage, and delivery times; check delivered items against orders, put away and rotate stock, and discard expired items.
- Coordinate with the Lead Phlebotomist to run quality controls daily as needed and perform other required testing.
- Perform proficiency testing according to regulatory agency procedures and document it according to established guidelines.
- Participate in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
