Phlebotomist

CommonSpirit Health • Redding, CA

31d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Phlebotomist, you will competently collect blood and other patient specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring comfort and safety. Every day you will identify patients, explain procedures, proficiently perform venipunctures, and accurately label/prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to safety protocols. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills for accurate diagnostics and patient satisfaction.

Requirements

• High School Graduate General Studies or High School GED
• Completion of CA state approved phlebotomy license program
• One year of acute care experience (includes NICU, Pediatrics, Critical Care Patients) as a Phlebotomist may consider candidates with less experience if no qualified applicants apply.
• Phlebotomist: CA CPT
• Basic Life Support - BLS through an American Heart Association provider
• Typing, organizational skills, knowledge of computers, ability to accurately enter data follow policy and procedure, ability to remain calm and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situations required

Nice To Haves

• Associate Of Arts Degree in related field

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on all age groups as appropriate according to departmental standards in a timely manner
• Performs proper patient identification and labeling of all draws according to departmental standards
• Obtains correct specimens for tests according to departmental standards
• Responds to STAT, ASAP, Timed and special lab requests (Rapid Response, Trauma, etc...) per departmental standards
• Performs clerical duties including answering the phones, assisting hospital staff within the lab and greeting customers in a polite and professional manner at all times
• Receives and processes samples according to departmental standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees