Phlebotomist - La Jolla Hospital

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, benefited position working five days per week, including rotating weekends, with shifts from 4:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. Scripps Health is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025 and has been consistently ranked as a top employer. They offer transitional and professional development programs. Scripps Memorial La Jolla Hospital is the largest and busiest Scripps hospital, serving a diverse patient population and acting as the area's largest Level 1 Trauma center. The lab team prioritizes staff satisfaction and fosters a nurturing, collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Good critical thinking and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II
Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate

Nice To Haves

Experience with neonatal and geriatric blood draws
At least 1-2 years of inpatient, hospital phlebotomy experience
Experience with codes and traumas

Responsibilities

Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care.
Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors.
Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols.
Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.
Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician including:
Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.
Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).
Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.
Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated.
Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.
Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups.
Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time.
Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory.
Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories.
Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel.
Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records.