Phlebotomist Per Diem Evening

MLK Community Healthcare • Los Angeles, CA

5d

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects patient specimens and is cross-trained to assist the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) when possible, including specimen processing and filing. The role reports to the Phlebotomy Lead and Lab Manager. The Phlebotomist represents the laboratory to patients, physicians, and hospital staff, maintaining good public relations while ensuring quality work, efficient workflow, timely turnaround, and accurate testing to support patient care. The position requires active support of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital’s mission, core values, strategic plan, and quality and performance improvement activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 6 months of experience in blood specimen collection.
• Proficiency with LIS and computer applications.
• Current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician License.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card within 90 days of hire or requirement notification.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in blood specimen collection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Restock phlebotomy supplies for all three shifts.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Communicate appropriately with coworkers, hospital personnel, and physicians.
• Maintain laboratory coverage to provide adequate patient care, including accommodating last-minute schedule changes.
• Collect inpatient samples using standard venipuncture or skin puncture techniques in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Inventory, report, and restock phlebotomy testing supplies.
• Deliver specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Enter data and use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and computer systems proficiently.
• Use the manual backup to the LIS proficiently.
• Assist customers with LIS information.
• Keep the workplace clean and neat.
• Use proper telephone etiquette.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist with specimen processing and filing when possible.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED