Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist

Title: Phlebotomist Location: Long Beach, CA Department: Clinical Lab Triage- Children's Millers Hospital Status: Full Time Shift: Nights (8 Hours) Pay Range: $28.44/hr. - $32.31/hr.

MemorialCare 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 MemorialCare'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. 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.

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 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. · Meets Population specific competencies. · Attends department education and training inservices. · Participates in specific performance improvement projects. · Communicates effectively with all patients and demonstrates good customer service skills. · Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Qualifications/Work Experience: · Previous experience performing venipuncture on hospital based patient populations preferred. · Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment, and specimen handling required. · 4 years of experience in a pediatric setting required. Education/Licensure/Certification: · Current California Phlebotomy Certificate is required or eligible for certification.

Primary Location: United States-California-Long Beach Work Locations: Miller Children's Hosp. Job: Clinical Lab Scien,Lab Srvcs Organization: Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular Job Level: Staff