Job Description
Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.
At our 48-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 a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.
We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops.
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
Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.15/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.
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