Phlebotomist Per Diem

Kindred Healthcare•CA, Ontario, Kindred Hospital , Ontario, ON

23h•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Ontario helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a seven-bed ICU to for treating particularly serious conditions. We are located just 4 miles from LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) with popular restaurants and shops within a short driving distance.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
Basic computer knowledge required.
HS Graduate or equivalent.
Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
Current BLS required.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
State license/registration as required by state
Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.