SLH Phlebotomist

Alameda Health System•San Leandro, CA

About The Position

The SLH Phlebotomist works under direction, follows written and verbal instructions, and draws blood or obtains other samples from hospital patients for analysis or other medical purposes. The role interacts with hospital departments, patients, and physicians and requires the ability to perform routine duties without immediate supervision. The employee performs related duties as required. Responsibilities include preparing equipment for specified tests and procedures; confirming patient or donor identity; interviewing patients, explaining procedures, obtaining and labeling samples, and collecting blood from patients of all ages. The position requires the ability to perform at least 12 venipunctures per hour with 100% accuracy regarding patient identification and test requirements, and to visit off-site offices to collect samples as needed. The role also organizes work during heavy workloads, handles laboratory paperwork and computer data entry, answers and routes telephone calls, maintains equipment and supplies, follows hospital and laboratory policies, and provides support in pathology-related and laboratory office service areas when needed. Minimum qualifications are a high school diploma or GED, six months to one year of related experience and/or training (or an equivalent combination of education and experience), and a valid California Phlebotomy Certificate. The stated pay range is $41.35–$53.96 per hour. Eligible positions are offered a comprehensive benefits program; specific benefits are not listed.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Six months to one year of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid California Phlebotomy Certificate.
Ability to perform routine duties without immediate supervision.
Ability to collect samples from patients of all ages and perform 12 or more venipunctures per hour with 100% accuracy regarding patient identification and test requirements.

Responsibilities

Assemble blood collection and other equipment according to the requirements of specified tests or procedures.
Verify or record patient or donor identity; interview and converse with patients to ease concerns; obtain samples, including blood from patients of all ages; label and store blood containers; and visit off-site offices to collect samples as needed.
Perform 12 or more venipunctures per hour with 100% accuracy regarding patient identification and test requirements.
Plan and organize work effectively during heavy workloads to expedite results.
Deliver laboratory reports promptly, file laboratory slips alphabetically without errors, distribute physician copies accurately, and enter data into the hospital computer system, including charges, blood bank, drop-off, and mini-registration information.
Answer incoming telephone messages and route calls to the appropriate person or section.
Perform and record required equipment maintenance; keep the work area neat and safe; and monitor and maintain appropriate supply levels.
Follow hospital and laboratory policies regarding attendance and attend department meetings as required.
Perform pathology-related duties when the Lead Phlebotomist is ill or on vacation.
Serve as a resource for Laboratory Office Services, Send Out Testing, and Medical Records Chart Requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.