Phlebotomist - Per Diem, Variable (Culver City) Job at Prospect Medical Holdings

Phlebotomist - Per Diem, Variable (Culver City) Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc. Job Description: The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture procedures for clinical or medical testing and transfusions. Procures blood samples from patients and labels accurately to preserve the integrity of specimens for proper transporting, processing, and preparation of all samples. Reviews lab requisitions and performs quality review and troubleshooting. Ensures adequate supplies and inventory, and performs all clerical functions including but not limited to data entry, maintaining records, answering phones and providing reports. Provides support and facilitates communications by effectively navigating computer and phone systems, building and maintaining customer relationships, and providing a positive, professional and empathetic understanding to all customers. Responsibilities Identifies patient, observes the correct procedure for venipuncture, collects and labels specimens exactly as outlined in each medical requisition. Accurately prints collection batch and labels for phlebotomy collections. Adheres to infection control standards, properly handles each specimen and ensures that every specimen is delivered to the laboratory in a timely manner per laboratory protocol. Accurately processes specimens for send-out according to appropriate procedures ensuring timely processing/dispatch. Actively participates in departmental process improvement. Adheres to turnaround time (TAT) guidelines for STAT and routine tests. Ensures HIPAA compliance and regulatory standards. Empathizes with patient and patient support systems, expresses compassion and understanding for the situation and demonstrates care appropriate for the age, cultural, religious, gender identity, or ethnic background. Engages in caring behaviors, taking conscious ownership for work and taking deliberate/thoughtful actions regarding how to best carry out interactions with the patient, families, physicians, and co-workers. Receives and handles calls, documents issues, and escalates to Lead/Supervisor as appropriate. Manages supplies including inventory, ordering, receiving, and stocking. Delivers lab supplies as appropriate. Picks up and delivers all laboratory samples/specimens to the departments for testing as appropriate. Prints and delivers/faxes lab reports in a timely manner. Qualifications Required Qualifications California Certified Phlebotomy Technician Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Hospital Fire and Life Safety Card (Los Angeles City Employees only) Preferred Qualifications Experience with lab/hospital computer systems and software Applicable clinical lab work experience Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families Pay Rate: Min $27.87; Max $27.87 About Us Southern California Hospital at Culver City has been taking care of generations of Culver City and west LA residents. We are a full‑service, acute care hospital with a 24/7 emergency department and nationally recognized patient safety. Now at 420 beds, SCH‑CC is a general acute care hospital that utilizes many of the latest medical treatments and technologies. The hospital offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient acute care services, including an orthopedic center, cardiovascular services, acute rehabilitation, sub‑acute care, psychiatric care and chemical dependency programs., SCH‑CC operates a 24‑hour emergency services center, which serves as a paramedic receiving station and is staffed by board‑certified emergency physicians and nurse specialists. Union Pay Info https://www.pmh.com/schccunion-8hr/ Seniority Level Entry level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care, Medical Practices, and Mental Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr