Phlebotomist, Laboratory Full-time Varied Shifts

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS INC.•Hemet, CA

10d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision, to draw blood; to perform routine clinical laboratory and clerical work; and to do other duties as required. Positions in this class prepare and process laboratory specimens according to standardized procedures and operate laboratory equipment that does not require technical judgment, decisions, or direct determination of test results.

Requirements

Satisfactory completion of phlebotomy course approved by the State of California.
Possession of a valid Phlebotomy Certificate issued by the State of California.
BLS Certification through AHA
Knowledge of common laboratory terminology.
Knowledge of the preparation of solutions, and stains.
Knowledge of routine laboratory methods and procedures including safety procedures for working with patients.
Knowledge of standard laboratory phlebotomy procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year experience as Phlebotomist in a hospital or healthcare environment preferred.
Completion of a certified training program with required practical application of phlebotomy techniques on all age groups.

Responsibilities

Draw blood from patients.
Perform routine clinical laboratory and clerical work.
Prepare and process laboratory specimens according to standardized procedures.
Operate laboratory equipment that does not require technical judgment, decisions, or direct determination of test results.
Manage emergency or crisis situations; requires judgement/action which could result in undesirable patient outcomes.
Learn elementary laboratory methods, procedures, and measurements.
Perform basic phlebotomy techniques on all age groups.
Keep accurate records.
Follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Maintain, demonstrate and be assessed on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide for physical, psychosocial and cultural needs appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.