Certified Phlebotomy Tech PD Saddleback Medical Center Laguna Hills, CA Radiology

Phlebotomist Per Diem

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Nights (8 Hours)

Pay Range: $26/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

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I will perform blood collection activities in accordance with Saddleback Medical Center Laboratory Services department standards and procedures. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I will perform pre-analytic, post-analytic and data management under the direction of a Clinical Laboratory supervisor or other appropriately California licensed personnel. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I will demonstrate the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Essential Function and Responsibilities of the Job

Performs venipuncture and finger stick specimen collection activities according to laboratory protocol.

Follows laboratory protocol to ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.

Performs pre-analysis and post-analysis of laboratory orders according to department protocols and procedures.

Evaluates quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.

Provides quality laboratory service to clients, patients, physicians and peers.

Ability to meet department scheduling and attendance requirements.

Requires effective communication, verbally, in writing and through other means.

Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.

Attends and actively participates in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings.

Participates in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.

Ensures equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.

Ensures compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. Performs data management and documentation activities.

Ability to be at work and be on time.

Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Position includes working every other weekend and Holidays.

This is a night shift phleb job. Coverage needed every other Saturday.

Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCarethat includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more... Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.