Phlebotomist

MemorialCare•Carson, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist and support the licensed clinical care team members by providing phlebotomy services in an ambulatory care environment. Responsible for the performance of multiple duties relating to specimen collection and handling in a medical office setting while utilizing the five (5) Simply Better steps with every patient and team member interaction.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Certificate of Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) required.
Current BLS for Healthcare Provider from American Heart Assoication required.
One (1) year minimum of phlebotomy work experience with all ages required.
Excellent customer service skills
Must have the ability, skill-set, qualifications, education, and licensure that are required for all the responsibilities this position must cover.
Must excel in communication (written & verbal), customer service and can work independently or as part of a team.
Must excel in prioritization, organization and multi-tasking while demonstrating attention to detail and follow through. Can utilize critical thinking skills to identify issues, problem solve to logical conclusion, demonstrate initiative, and be responsible.

Nice To Haves

Certificate from Accredited Medical Assistant Program preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure laboratory adheres to quality and safety protocols as established by the organization and regulatory agencies. Any variations or concerns are appropriately escalated
Be at work and be on time.
Follow company policies, procedures and directives.
Interact in a positive and constructive manner.
Prioritize and multitask.
Obtain venipunctures and capillary specimens on all patients (geriatric, pediatric, obese, etc.) based on providers written orders and laboratory guide lines.
Adhere to laboratory standard work and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
Demonstrate understanding and adhere to the Scope of Practice based on licensure.
Ensure two (2) patient identifiers are acknowledged prior to specimen collection. Label all specimens correctly and immediately in front of patient.
Maintain all Quality Control (QC) data/logs per regulatory and department guidelines.
Forward all requested daily, weekly and monthly data to supervisor in a prompt manner. Complete all daily logs by shifts end.
Obtain approval from corresponding primary care provider for all non-approved referral provider ordered tests.
Provide proper follow-up/follow-through on all TIQ’s (test in question), promptly notify physician of critical and stat values. Promptly contact any patient(s) for needed re-draws.
Disinfect laboratory daily. Perform spot disinfection of draw chair and processing area as needed. Maintain laboratory per 5S Standards.
Provide coverage as a Medical Assistant (if applicable).
Keep Nursing Supervisor and/or Lab Coordinator informed of any laboratory department issues.
Perform any additional or miscellaneous duties as requested by the management team within the scope of knowledge and ability.
Other duties as assigned.