Phlebotomy Technician, Per Diem

Job Description

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation's top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.


Phlebotomist is responsible for the accurate and timely (as defined by Quality Improvement Indicators) collection, labeling, processing and delivery of patient specimens to the laboratory. Processing functions include timely retrieval of specimens from transport systems, verification of sample receipt in LIS, centrifugation and other pre-analytic steps, including use of automated track system. Order entry of laboratory tests into LIS. Responsible for processing of samples to a referral laboratory.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiar with use of LIS

Required Experience

Required

• Phlebotomy Technician I or II Licensure from CA DHS (After 1/1/07)
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment (PHGSH only)

Preferred

• 1-year experience as a Phlebotomist in a hospital laboratory environment

Beyond the benefits that come with working for the area's leading community healthcare provider - one that also recognizes the need to ensure patient safety and comfort - you'll enjoy an extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer and seek diversity in our workforce. EOE M/F/D/V