Phlebotomist, Full Time Regular, Night Shift

Adventist Health•St. Helena, CA

2d•$26 - $33•Onsite

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 disease prevention. The role focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection and may include other less complex technical and clerical tasks. The position is based at St. Helena Hospital, a 151-bed hospital in Napa Valley with an emergency department, medical offices, and specialty-care centers. The role is full-time, regular, and on the night shift.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
CPT I, CPT II, or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
A Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) credential is required by the facility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor, per AH policy, is required.
Associates or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associates or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
CPT I, CPT II, or MLT license in Oregon or Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks.
Verify specimen identification and ensure 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.
Speak with patients to obtain information for laboratory records and explain procedures.
Communicate with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to support the flow and quality of laboratory work.
Monitor and maintain equipment as needed under applicable regulations, coordinating with clinical engineering and a technical consultant when appropriate.
Follow established guidelines for missed collections, recollections, and difficult phlebotomies.
Assist with ordering supplies; track expiration dates, usage, and delivery times; check deliveries against orders; put away and rotate stock; and discard expired items.
Coordinate with the Lead Phlebotomist to run daily quality controls 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.