Certified Phlebotomist, Emergency Department Nursing - FT - Night

Job Description

Make a difference every single day!

At Cedars-Sinai, we're motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals-and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work - excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you'll have great resources to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others.

What will you be doing in this role?

Under general supervision, the Certified Phlebotomist performs blood collection procedures, including venipuncture, skin puncture and special collection procedures. Responsibilities include accurately collecting, labeling, receiving, and distributing laboratory specimens, maintaining records, and ensuring specimen integrity. Performs all duties with attention to safety, quality, and sensitivity to the age and developmental needs of the patient population(s) served.

• Performs a wide range of phlebotomy procedures including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures; and uses proper technique in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintains phlebotomy trays, carts, and collection areas in clean, sanitary, and properly stocked conditions.
• Accurately logs specimen collection information in the Laboratory Information System (LIS) or designated logs. Performs pre-analytical specimen processes.
• Collects, transports, labels and distributes patient specimens while maintaining specimen integrity and proper handling procedures.
• Performs routine operational and support duties such as stocking supplies, discarding expired materials, and maintaining organized work areas.
• Verifies specimen identification, assesses appropriateness of test orders and quality of specimen by recognizing factors that affect procedures and results; and takes appropriate action when corrections are indicated.
• Identifies patients and patient samples by strict adherence to established procedures and use of two patient identifiers; and labels samples accurately and completely.
• Attends to routine administrative functions including recordkeeping, completion of requisitions, and maintenance of collection documentation.

Responsibilities

Requirements:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certificate that meets the mandates of the laws and regulations of the State of California.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• One (1) year experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting, including familiarity with laboratory information systems, preferred.