Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Department: 7500-Laboratory - Clinical

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 14662 Newport Ave, Tustin, CA 92780 ("HOSPITAL")

Reporting To: Mark Dyer

Compensation: $22.00 - $30.00 / hour

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture procedures for clinical or medical testing and transfusions. Procures blood samples from patients and labels accurately to preserve the integrity of specimens for proper transporting, processing and preparation of all samples. Reviews lab requisitions and performs quality review and troubleshooting. Ensures adequate supplies and inventory, and performs all clerical functions including but not limited to: data entry, maintaining records, answering phones and providing reports.

Provides support and facilitates communications by effectively navigating computer and phone systems, building and maintaining customer relationships, and providing a positive, professional and empathetic understanding to all customers.

Our Values:

• Patients First
• Empowering the Independent Provider
• Be Innovative
• Operate with Integrity & Deliver Excellence
• Team of One

• Identify patient, observe the correct procedure for venipuncture, collect and label specimens exactly as outlined in each medical requisition. Accurately print collection batch and labels for phlebotomy collections. Adhere to infection control standards, properly handle each specimen, and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory per protocol.
• Actively participate in departmental process improvement. Adhere to turnaround time (TAT) guidelines for STAT and routine tests. Ensure HIPAA compliance and regulatory standards.
• Empathize with patients and patient support systems, express compassion and understanding for the situation, and demonstrate care appropriate to the patient’s age, culture, religion, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engage in caring behaviors and take ownership of interactions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Receive and handle calls, document issues, and escalate to Lead/Supervisor as appropriate. Manage supplies including inventory, ordering, receiving, and stocking. Deliver lab supplies as appropriate. Pickup and deliver all laboratory samples/specimens to the departments for testing as appropriate. Print and deliver/fax lab reports in a timely manner.

• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only)

• This is an on-site role @ Foothill Regional Medical Center in Tustin, CA
• The hourly rate is: $22-30/hour

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