Phlebotomist - Fulltime, Night shift

Adventist Health•Lodi, CA

5h•$26 - $33

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 also include other less complex technical and clerical tasks. The position is with Adventist Health Lodi Memorial, a healthcare provider in San Joaquin County. The facility is part of Adventist Health, a faith-based, nonprofit integrated health system serving communities across the West Coast and Hawaii. Associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California; preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II, or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license, is required in California; 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.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks.
Verify specimen identification and confirm that sample type and volume are appropriate for the requested 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 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 in accordance with 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; track expiration dates, usage, and delivery times; verify delivered items against orders; store 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.