Phlebotomy Technician II

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

86d•Onsite

About The Position

A Phlebotomist Technician II schedules, assigns and reviews the work of a group of Phlebotomy Technicians I engaged in the performance of venipuncture and skin puncture to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic testing in a medical or clinical laboratory.

Requirements

Six months of experience at the level of the Los Angeles County class of Phlebotomy Technician I.
No out-of-class experience will be accepted.
A valid certificate to practice as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II issued by the California State Department of Public Health, Laboratory Field Services (CA PH-LFS) Phlebotomy Program.
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Additional time of experience at the level of Phlebotomy Technician I.
Current certificate of completion in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by the American Heart Association -OR- A Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Assigns Phlebotomy Technicians I to inpatient ward or outpatient clinic areas on basis of actual workload, the number of employees available, their qualifications, the extent of their training in the procedures involved, and similar factors.
Plans and schedules assignment of Phlebotomy Technicians I to hospital wards for the collection of blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and skin puncture techniques; revises schedules as necessary to meet changing needs.
Observes technicians' performance of venipuncture and skin puncture both in training and on the job; makes necessary corrections to assure maintenance of established laboratory and patient care standards and Quality Assurance/Assessment activities with section.