Emergency Dept Tech Phlebotomy SMMC-SMMC Hospital Laguna Hills, CA Pharmacy Jobs

Phlebotomy Tech

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Emergency Services

Status: Fulltime

Shift: Day 12 hour shifts

Pay Range*: $32.44-$38.40

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 full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Emergency Dept Technician Phlebotomist works cooperatively with all members of the health care team performing patient care for the Emergency Department patients. Stocks supplies and performs clerical activities to assist the nurse and physician in meeting the patient care needs. Adheres to standard work and policies and procedures. Facilitates a safe, clean working environment for the Emergency Department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Provides direct patient care and supports the health care team members in a safe, cost-effective manner.

2. Performs patient care activities as identified on EDT competency checklist while maintaining safety, comfort and privacy.

3. Stocks and maintains supplies throughout the department.

4. Provides secretarial support.

5. Follows infection control policies/procedures.

6. Obtains/draws required blood specimen and documents collection of specimens.

7. Documents findings in patient's medical records in compliance with unit specific standards and systems.

8. Demonstrates patient care using age specific interventions for the infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations.

9. Ability to be at work and be on time.

10. Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

11. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

12. Ability to prioritize and multitask.

*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.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

Six months experience in an emergency department setting or 12 months as an ambulance preferred. Units/Departments may determine experience based on unit-based standards.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

BLS certification required.

CA Phlebotomy Certification required.

Current CA EMT-1 license preferred.