Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

About the Hospital

La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, a member of Prime Healthcare, is a 141-bed acute-care community hospital and the only hospital in La Palma. Founded in 1972, our highly qualified team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment. Patients benefit from the expertise of a large hospital system in a smaller, more personal setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
• Exhibit good communication skills and telephone etiquette when interacting with patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and equipment use for specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Process specimens for microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank.
• Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Stock routine supplies and process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist with sample pickup at hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, phone answering, and product deliveries.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

Must meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (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

The estimated compensation for this role is $27.37 per hour. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Schedule

Per Diem, variable shift.