Phlebotomist Outpatient, Full-Time, Days (Bilingual Spanish)

Job Description

The Phlebotomist in this position draws blood from patients with minimum discomfort and pain, for the performance of various blood and chemical analyses; works effectively with other personnel to provide efficient and effective services.

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.

Required Skills

• With consideration to age, employee utilizes the approved process to resolve biophysical, psychological, educational and environmental needs of patient and significant other when administering care.
• Candidate must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include a considerable amount of walking, and physical assistance for patients.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety.
• Adaptability and accuracy.
• Must have good visual acuity and motor coordination.
• Strong clinical skills.
• Basic math skills and ability to handle cash transactions.
• Strong computer skills (data entry and typing).
• Honest, dependable, and conscientious.
• Must be bilingual in Spanish

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from an approved phlebotomy training program
• California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) License through the California Department of Public Health
• Previous experience in a laboratory at a multi-specialty clinic
• Must be bilingual in Spanish