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Scionhealth

Phlebotomist - Per Diem Days

Scionhealth, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Description At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.

Essential Functions

Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing

Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety

Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork

Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays

Maintains work areas

Orders supplies when needed

Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed

Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%

Must read, write and speak fluent English

Must have good and regular attendance

Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements

Basic computer knowledge required

Performs other related duties as assigned

Pay Range: $23.10/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Qualifications Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state

Licenses/Certifications

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred

State license/registration as required by state

Current BLS required

Experience

Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred

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