Phlebotomist

Description

Title: Phlebotomist

Location:Long Beach, CA.

Department:
Clinical Lab Services

Status:
Full Time

Shift:Evening (8 Hours)

Pay Range:$24.40/hr.

- $28.20/hr.


** Position includes every other weekend and rotating holidays

Memorial Care is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to Memorial Care's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for performing blood collection activities for the purpose of health assessment in the Clinical Lab Triage Pathology department at Memorial Care Long Beach Medical Center Long Beach. The Phlebotomist also performs all activities, pre-analytic analysis, analytic analysis, and data management under the direction of a California Licensed Supervisor as defined in Chapter 3 of State of California Business and Professions Code.

Provides customer service communication via phone and face to face.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

• Following appropriate procedures and protocols, performs blood collection activities for the purpose of laboratory testing and health assessment as well as prepares/dispenses blood products.
• Performs analytic functions where allowed by California Law.
• Performs venipuncture and finger stick specimen collection activities from adult, pediatric, and/or neonatal patient population for the purpose of health assessment.
• Ensures that equipment and safety devices are used appropriately following set guidelines.
• Performs data management activities and documentation.
• Prepares and dispenses quality blood components and aliquots following regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Attends department education and training in-services
• Participates in specific performance improvement projects.
• Communicates effectively with all patients and demonstrates good customer service skills.
  
  ** Position includes every other weekend and rotating holidays

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at Memorial Care-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents.

We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our Memorial Care Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• Previous experience performing venipuncture in hospital-based patient populations is preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and specimen handling is required.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Current certification as a Phlebotomist Technician by the State of California-Required
• Valid CA Drivers License and proof of car insurance if applicable.