Phlebotomist, Full Time Regular, Night Shift

Adventist Health•Saint Helena, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs specimen collection and accession receiving, then distributes specimens to designated departments. The role collects and processes patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to support medical laboratory testing. The work focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection and may include other less complex technical and clerical tasks.

Requirements

High school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
CPT I or CPT II certification or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) credential is required by the facility.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Associates or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Nice To Haves

Associates or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
High school education, GED, or equivalent in Oregon and Hawaii.
CPT I or CPT II certification or a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) license in Oregon and Hawaii.

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Verify specimen identification and the appropriateness of sample type and volume for indicated testing.
Process samples using aseptic technique and prepare required paperwork for testing and reference lab testing.
Obtain information from patients for laboratory records and explain procedures.
Communicate effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
Monitor and maintain equipment as needed according to regulations, coordinating with clinical engineering and the technical consultant when appropriate.
Follow established guidelines for missed collections, recollections, and difficult phlebotomies.
Assist with ordering supplies; monitor expiration dates, usage, and delivery times; check deliveries against orders; put away and rotate stock; and discard expired items.
Coordinate with the Lead Phlebotomist to run daily quality controls as needed and conduct other required testing.
Perform proficiency testing according to regulatory agency procedures and document it according to established guidelines.
Participate in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.