Phlebotomist

PhlebotomistAs a Phlebotomist, you will competently collect blood and other patient specimens for diagnostic testing, ensuring comfort and safety. Every day you will identify patients, explain procedures, proficiently perform venipunctures, and accurately label/prepare specimens for laboratory analysis, adhering to safety protocols. To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, and excellent interpersonal skills for accurate diagnostics and patient satisfaction.Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures on all age groups as appropriate according to departmental standards in a timely mannerPerforms proper patient identification and labeling of all draws according to departmental standardsObtains correct specimens for tests according to departmental standardsResponds to STAT, ASAP, Timed and special lab requests (Rapid Response, Trauma, etc...) per departmental standardsPerforms clerical duties including answering the phones, assisting hospital staff within the lab and greeting customers in a polite and professional manner at all timesReceives and processes samples according to departmental standardsRequired:High School Diploma/GEDCompletion of CA state approved phlebotomy license programOne year of acute care experience (includes NICU, Pediatrics, Critical Care Patients) as a Phlebotomist. May consider candidates with less experience if no qualified applicants applyPhlebotomist: CABasic Life Support - CPRPreferred:Associate Of Arts in related field