Phlebotomist Per Diem Nights

About the role

Kindred Hospital Baldwin Park helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms for treating particularly serious conditions. We are located near the I-605 and I-10 intersection in Baldwin Park with a number of shops and restaurants nearby for added convenience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• FSA/HSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness

Pay

Pay Range: $23.00/hr.