Certified Phlebotomist II - Clinical Laboratory

Certified Phlebotomist II – Clinical Laboratory – Full Time/Days

Apply for the Certified Phlebotomist II – Clinical Laboratory – Full Time/Days role at Antelope Valley Medical Center
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Under the immediate direction of the Laboratory Phlebotomy/Processing Supervisor and the Laboratory Assistant Director, the Certified Phlebotomist II performs various duties associated with specimen collection and processing for laboratory testing. Duties include venipuncture and capillary draws, specimen handling, maintaining supplies, equipment operation, answering questions related to specimens and testing, and assisting with the training of new phlebotomists.

• Collect laboratory specimens and perform venipuncture and capillary sticks on patients.
• Assist with the processing of laboratory specimens.
• Organize laboratory orders by priority and specimen type for proper collection and handling.
• Operate the LIS and HIS as required for the position.
• Follow proper isolation techniques.
• Safely and effectively use all necessary equipment.
• Clean laboratory equipment, work surfaces, and glassware.
• Receive and stock supplies.
• Record temperatures and notify the appropriate Clinical Laboratory Scientist of out‑of‑range values.
• Answer questions regarding test orders, specimen requirements, and specimen availability.
• Demonstrate proper use of scripting techniques.
• Participate in continuing education for personal growth and maintenance of certificates and licenses.
• Ensure completion of all yearly competency testing.
• Assist in training new phlebotomists.
• Demonstrate competence with computer downtime procedures.
• Perform at least 10 draws per hour of average complexity.

• Help distribute supplies to other departments as needed.
• Transport specimens and supplies between the main hospital lab and satellite locations.
• Add support to other laboratory staff as necessary.

• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements.
• Knowledge of safe handling of biological samples.
• Knowledge of basic isolation techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age‑specific groups and proficiency in required areas.
• Skill in performing venipuncture and capillary draws.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Skill to accurately record values.
• Ability to follow directions accurately.
• Ability to exhibit courteous, helpful and professional behavior when dealing with patients, the public and peers.

• Certified Phlebotomist II – six months of related phlebotomy experience required.
• Experience with infants and pediatrics is recommended.
• Some experience at an acute care hospital is desirable.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.

• Possession of a current Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II license issued by the State of California Department of Public Health.

• Perform duties in a normal hospital clinical laboratory environment.
• Job may require long periods of standing or sitting.
• Job requires short periods of bending.
• Job may require limited lifting.
• Job requires pushing/pulling a phlebotomy cart and/or carrying a phlebotomy tray.
• Job requires handling of biological specimens.

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