Phlebotomist 1

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

6d•$30 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs routine laboratory tasks, including phlebotomy, specimen preparation, EKG testing, and clerical duties. The role facilitates and documents the movement of patient specimens into and out of the laboratory, completes patient clerical information, and enters specimen collection details and other communications into the computer system. The position is with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. The Phlebotomist handles specimens in accordance with safety and department protocols, collects and processes samples, and supports microbiology workflows and EKG testing. The role also includes responding to designated hospital codes, maintaining a clean and stocked workstation, communicating with patients and staff, and meeting Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s C-I-CARE patient-experience standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of a certified American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) program, comparable experience, or 100 hours of on-the-job training within SHCTV - Tri-Valley.
Current CPT certification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to work well with team members and independently.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to read and write in English.
Basic computer and clerical skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Knowledge of aseptic technique and other laboratory techniques.
Ability to centrifuge specimens.
Ability to aliquot specimens, including use of designated labels.
Ability to correctly register outpatients and various types of preoperative patients while accounting for patient locations and statuses.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Knowledge of instruments, methods, and materials used in a laboratory.
Knowledge of safety, quality, and Joint Commission standards related to laboratory testing.

Nice To Haves

Microbiology and specimen processing experience.
Minimum of one year of inpatient phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Follow established safety and department protocols when handling blood or body fluid specimens.
Interpret physician test orders and enter the correct tests in the computer system, seeking help when needed.
Perform venipunctures, finger sticks, and pediatric heel sticks to collect blood samples.
Collect appropriate specimens based on the ordered blood tests.
Verify patient identity using at least two unique identifiers before collection.
Label samples in the patient’s presence and verify that labels match.
Document collection information accurately in the electronic record.
Respond to designated hospital codes according to protocol, including Code Blue, STEMI, STROKE, CODE 3, and Massive Transfusion Protocol.
Receive specimens, ensure appropriate containers and labeling, promptly process orders, and immediately notify testing staff of STAT orders.
Process specimens for referral laboratories and other Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley facilities.
Assist with microbiology culture setup, plating media, and processing other specimen types.
Perform EKG testing, including adult and pediatric lead placement, rhythm strips, and special leads as ordered.
Check biohazard containers daily, replace them when full, close them properly, and place them for biohazard pickup.
Maintain a clean and appropriately stocked workstation and notify the manager when inventory is low.
Answer laboratory phones and respond to inquiries about testing status or routing as appropriate.
Attend department and staff meetings and serve on special hospital committees as assigned.
Perform duties in accordance with the hospital’s C-I-CARE standards and patient-centered interaction framework.