Phlebotomist

Acadia Healthcare Inc.•Indio, CA

35d

About The Position

Draw blood that is used for different kinds of medical laboratory testing. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Draw blood from patients and blood donors. Verify patient/donor identity to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample. Label the drawn blood for testing and processing. Enter patient information into database. Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials. Keep work areas clean and sanitary. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent required. Associate's degree preferred. Previous experience in behavioral healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility preferred. LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Professional certification preferred and required in some states. CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree preferred.
Previous experience in behavioral healthcare setting with knowledge of patient population served by the facility preferred.
Professional certification preferred and required in some states.

Responsibilities

Draw blood from patients and blood donors.
Verify patient/donor identity to ensure proper labeling of the blood sample.
Label the drawn blood for testing and processing.
Enter patient information into database.
Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes and blood vials.
Keep work areas clean and sanitary.
Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always.
When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints.
Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.