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Phlebotomist 8HR. 13998

Job #: 13998

Job Category:

Laboratory

Job Type:

Full Time

Shift Type:

Nights

Department:

Lab - Clinical

Pay Range:

$24.94/hr. - $33.51/hr.

Open Date:

09.02.26

Close Date:

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a minimum of sixty hours of didactic training and sixty hours of clinical experience

Previous job experiences as a phlebotomist

Current California Phlebotomy License or must be eligible for certification

Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job Details:

Start Date:

Open Until Filled.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a minimum of sixty hours of didactic training and sixty hours of clinical experience

Previous job experiences as a phlebotomist

Current California Phlebotomy License or must be eligible for certification

Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification Duties & Responsibilities:

Job Summary Phlebotomist works under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist, takes direction from the Lab Office Supervisor for specimen collection and delivery of reports. Duties Always identifies correct in-patients of all ages by comparing name and medical record number on requisition with name and medical record number on the patients wristband before a procedure is performed

Always identifies correct out-patients of all ages by requesting the patient (or guardian) to state his / her full name and comparing that with the name on the requisition

Consistently draws blood properly using established laboratory procedures ( i.e., proper patient identification, proper tube selection, etc.); rarely fails to obtain a blood sample on the first attempt

Always verifies and collects proper samples required for specific tests

Always initials, dates and records time blood, urine or culture collected on all laboratory requisition forms

Always accurately labels specimens (patient's name, medical record number, initials date and time collected)

Correctly logs all patient and specimen collection records in the respective Phlebotomy Log (i.e., for IP, ER, OP, Olive.)

Maintains awareness of timed specimen's collection and their importance and attempts to collect these specimens at appropriate time (i.e., Glucose, Isoenzymes, Drugs, Blood Cultures, Hemograms, etc.)

Properly instructs out-patients of all ages, in the correct way to collect urine specimens (i.e., for C&S, GTT's, etc.)

Correctly processes all lab requisitions, forms, and specimens for routine and reference tests

Consistently completes duties neatly, accurately and in a timely manner

Performs all procedures in a professional manner

Enforces and follows all laboratory safety rules and reports any possible hazards to the Chief Medical Technologist

Shares appropriate communication with other laboratory personnel involving difficult Venipuncture, timed specimens, etc.

Keeps the Phlebotomy areas neat, clean and well stocked with supplies

Keeps blood drawing trays neat, clean and well supplies

Maintains an adequate supply of specimen collection equipment, (i.e., routine, special test and reference test needs)

Correctly processes all incoming laboratory supplies

Maintains an adequate supply of clean glassware used in the laboratory

Is attentive to and follows hospital policy with regard to "Universal Precautions"

Consistently completes routine blood draws within 10 minutes

Processes all laboratory test requisitions and specimens quickly, efficiently and appropriately

Assists other laboratory personnel as workload permits without being requested to do so

Consistently determines proper priorities when organizing daily tasks and is able to adjust schedule in view of STAT's, out-patients and time draws

Organizes work for effective utilization of time

Refers to appropriate policy and procedure manuals as necessary and communicates with reference labs for proper specimen requirements

Utilizes supplies equipment in a non-wasteful manner

Readily assists other laboratory personnel when requested

Takes direction from the Lab Office Supervisor for specimen collection and deliver of patient reports

Accepts responsibility for and becomes available to work a different shift when workload and / or other conditions warrant

Can perform all tasks assigned to the Phlebotomist

Responds to changes in work schedules as necessary or as requested

Accepts responsibility for and becomes available to work a different work shift when workload and / or other conditions warrant Greets patients in a courteous manner, responds to patients with empathy and positive interpersonal skills

Continuously works at establishing a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all co-workers

Inspires confidence from patients and visitors by performing and communicating in a professional manner at all times

Recognizes and is able to effectively function within the Laboratory and Hospital organizational structure

Seeks assistance when necessary from the Chief Medical Technologist in solving technical or personnel problems

Shows ability to handle unexpected situations and is able to exercise independent thought and actions when necessary

Demonstrates competence in all procedures required of a phlebotomist in accordance with institutional policies; with particular emphasis on blood samples, blood cultures, referral tests and specimen requirements

Assists in orientation of new staff members as requested

Knows what tubes are required for various tests, what handling is necessary for each and how to find out when it is not known

Can be counted on to carry out instructions and fulfill job responsibilities

Reports to work as scheduled

Is neat in appearance, always observing the dress code as established

Always wears lab coat (or approved apron / gown) and name tag

Speech and conversation are of a quality acceptable to hospital code (confidentiality)

Demonstrates loyalty and teamwork both in the laboratory and interdepartmentally

Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or Equivalent

Training in a formal phlebotomy program which includes a minimum of sixty hours of didactic training and sixty hours of clinical experience

Previous job experiences as a phlebotomist

Must be eligible for certification

Current American Heart Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification when assigned to Department 7501 Lifting Requirements The Phlebotomist must have fine motor coordination, clear speech; normal hearing and good visual acuity with ability to distinguish major colors. Must be able to move readily from one location to another in the hospital and various drawing sites. Medium lifting - generally not more than 50 lbs. Maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Job Posted:

09/02/2026

Contact Name:

Human Resources Contact Phone:

530.712.2137