Phlebotomy Tech Certified : Venipuncture

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers, and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County’s health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit, and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services, including six institutes providing specialized care in cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health. Hoag was the highest-ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

Responsibilities

• Collects, receives, processes, and distributes laboratory specimens.
• Performs patient phlebotomy at different locations.
• Communicates test results inter- and intra-department as needed.
• Helps maintain equipment and supply par levels.
• Demonstrates thorough understanding of various phlebotomy techniques.
• Maintains aseptic techniques when collecting specimens and uses appropriate technique when drawing blood.
• Labels specimen immediately after completion of the procedure.
• Disposes of used needles and supplies in suitable containers.
• Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, including the use of specialized equipment, patient identification, specimen labeling requirements, lab safety, and computer functions related to order and receipt of specimens.
• Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct, and supports the laboratory mission.
• Maintains current knowledge of departmental updates, policies, and procedures.
• Uses initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow-through, including documentation in the laboratory’s error tracking system.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• One year of healthcare experience preferred.
• Must meet and maintain current State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) certification.