Phlebotomist (Per Diem, Night Shift)

Adventist Health • Montebello, CA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Centered in the heart of Montebello, Adventist Health White Memorial Montebello
has a 70-year history of providing quality healthcare to the community. We are
comprised of a 192-bed hospital, wound care medical office and surgical and
laboratory services. The greater Los Angeles area is known for its art, rich
culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for
everyone in this culturally diverse community.

Job Summary:

Performs specimen collection and accession receiving. Distributes specimens to
designated departments. Collects and processes appropriate patient specimens and
samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to conduct medical
laboratory testing. Focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection; may perform
other, less complex technical and clerical tasks.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II or National Healthcareer Association phlebotomy certification (CPT-NHA) or National Center for Competency phlebotomy certification (CPT-NCCT) or Medical Laboratory Technician license (MLT):: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
• Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII) or NHA Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT-NHA) or Phlebotomy Tech-NCCT (NCCT-CPT) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS) certification: Required
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. Verifies specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type/volume for the indicated testing. Processes samples using aseptic technique and prepares required paperwork for appropriate testing and reference lab testing. Confers with patients to obtain information for laboratory records and to explain procedures.
• Communicates effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
• Monitors and maintains equipment as needed per regulations, interfacing with clinical engineering and technical consultant when appropriate. Follows established guidelines for missed collections, recollects, and difficult phlebotomies.
• Assists in ordering supplies, noting expiration dates, usage, and delivery times for stock and non-stock items; upon delivery checks received items against items ordered, puts away stock, rotates items for expiration dates, and discards expired items.
• Coordinates with Lead Phlebotomist to run quality controls daily as needed as well as other required testing. Performs proficiency testing per regulatory agency procedures and documented according to established guidelines. Participates in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees