Phlebotomist - Per Diem - La Jolla

This is a per diem/casual, non-benefited position working 8-hour night shifts from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. The schedule requires a minimum availability of four days per month, including one weekend per month. Weekend availability is preferred. This position is located at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. What you’ll do: Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care. Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors. Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and infection control protocols. Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership. Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, including: Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues. Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine). Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated. Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated. Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately. Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups. Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time. Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory. Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories. Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel. Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records. Qualifications Good critical thinking and analytical skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems Required Certification/Registration: Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification: Experience with neonatal blood draws At least 1-2 years of inpatient, hospital phlebotomy experience Experience with codes and traumas Compensation Minimum Rate: $29.73, Maximum Rate: $41.71 per hour. In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Pay differential may apply for remote employees residing outside California. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr