Phlebotomist Part-Time Rotating

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley•Pleasanton, CA

22h•$30 - $37

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs routine laboratory duties, including phlebotomy, specimen preparation, EKG testing, and clerical work. 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 follows laboratory and hospital safety protocols, collects and processes specimens, supports microbiology activities, and responds to designated hospital codes. It also includes patient identification and labeling, documentation, equipment and workstation upkeep, answering laboratory phones, and participation in department activities. Employees are expected to perform all duties in accordance with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley’s C-I-CARE standards for patient-centered interactions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate of an American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) certified program, comparable experience, or 100 hours of on-the-job training within SHCTV - Tri-Valley.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Organized, with strong 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

Experience in microbiology and specimen processing.
Minimum 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; seek assistance 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.
Accurately document collection information 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, verify appropriate containers and labeling, and process orders promptly; bring STAT orders immediately to testing staff’s attention.
Prepare specimens for referral laboratories and other Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley facilities.
Assist with microbiology culture setup, plating media, and other specimen-processing activities.
Perform EKG testing, including adult and pediatric lead placement, rhythm strips, and special leads as directed by physicians.
Check biohazard containers daily, replace them when full, close them properly, and place them in the designated pickup area.
Maintain a clean and appropriately stocked workstation and notify the manager when inventory is low.
Answer laboratory phones and respond to inquiries about test 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.