*Certified Phlebotomy Technician Job at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician I: must meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246) and California Code of Regulations: 1034 or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.
• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.
• Perform clerical duties including computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other tasks as assigned.
• Demonstrate knowledge of test terminology ordered in the laboratory and maintain professional communication with patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment for patients ranging from newborns to geriatric.
• Process specimens across microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank; include processing specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stock routine supplies and maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with policy and procedures.
• May assist with sample pickup from hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, inventory, replenishing supplies, and related tasks as assigned by department management.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many other voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status (full-time or part-time). The current compensation range for this role is $21.00 to $24.87. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of hire, considering factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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