Phlebotomist PRN Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Brea, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions. We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.

Requirements

Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements
Basic computer knowledge required
HS Graduate or equivalent
Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state
Current BLS required

Nice To Haves

Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred
Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred
State license/registration as required by state

Responsibilities

Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing
Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety
Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork
Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays
Maintains work areas
Orders supplies when needed
Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed
Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director