Phlebotomist - Per Diem, Variable (Hollywood) - 10336

Southern California Hospitals•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture for clinical or medical testing and transfusions, collects and accurately labels patient blood samples, and maintains specimen integrity through transport, processing, and preparation. The role reviews laboratory requisitions, performs quality review and troubleshooting, and follows laboratory protocols and turnaround-time guidelines. It also includes managing supplies and inventory and carrying out clerical tasks such as data entry, record maintenance, answering phones, and providing reports. The Phlebotomist supports effective communication and customer relationships by navigating computer and phone systems and interacting with patients and others in a positive, professional, empathetic manner. This position requires frequent patient and laboratory interactions, adherence to infection-control, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards, and timely handling and delivery of specimens and reports. It is a per-diem, variable position in Hollywood.

Requirements

California Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
Demonstrated customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card for Los Angeles City Employees only.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory or hospital computer systems and software.
Applicable clinical laboratory work experience.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

Identify patients, follow the correct venipuncture procedure, and collect and label specimens as specified in medical requisitions.
Print collection batches and labels accurately, follow infection-control standards, handle specimens properly, and deliver them to the laboratory on time according to protocol.
Process specimens for send-out according to applicable procedures and ensure timely dispatch.
Participate in departmental process improvement.
Meet turnaround-time guidelines for STAT and routine tests.
Comply with HIPAA and regulatory standards.
Provide empathetic, culturally appropriate care to patients and their support systems.
Use thoughtful, caring behaviors in interactions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Receive and handle calls, document issues, and escalate them to the Lead or Supervisor as appropriate.
Manage supplies, including inventory, ordering, receiving, and stocking.
Deliver laboratory supplies as appropriate.
Pick up and deliver laboratory samples and specimens to departments for testing as appropriate.
Print and deliver or fax laboratory reports in a timely manner.