Phlebotomist

Overview:
Phlebotomist works directly with patients by obtaining blood specimens through venipunctures,
skin punctures, and other collection methods and prepares for transport and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities:

• Collects specimens through proper handling protocols to ensure the viability of patient
• specimens, as well as accurate clinical results.
• Utilizes standard procedures to identify the patient, label, record all test tubes, log
• procedures, and enter specimen data into the computer system.
• Responds quickly, courteously, and professionally toward patients, clients, and co-
• workers to provide exceptional customer service and adhere to the Company's values and business practices.
• Handles administrative duties to receive, identify, accession, and process specimens
• using established protocols to facilitate timely and accurate test performance.
• Prepares specimens for transportation, including labeling vials accurately and matching
• blood specimens to patients.
• Understands laboratory requisitioning for appropriate billing documentation.
• Keeps work area clean and maintains adequate laboratory supplies.
• Maintains compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and laboratory safety
• practices.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Completion of accredited Phlebotomy Training program (Preferred) or Medical Assistant
• Diploma.
• One (1) year of experience in Phlebotomy and/or healthcare (Preferred).

Shift:

• M-F, Rotating Saturday's

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.