You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting and processing patient specimens, ensuring accuracy and patient comfort, while upholding the highest standards of customer service and laboratory safety.

Key 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 the work area clean and maintains adequate laboratory supplies.
• Maintains compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and laboratory safety practices.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy training or experience.
• Comfortable and confident performing independent phlebotomy work on older adults.
• Maintains current licensure as required.

Experience

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in specimen collection and processing (preferred).

Skills

• Proficiency in specimen collection and processing.
• Strong attention to detail for patient identification, labeling, and data entry.
• Excellent customer service and professional communication abilities.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification from the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (preferred).

Benefits

• Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
• Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
• 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
• Short Term Disability Insurance.
• Term Life Insurance Plan.

^*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).

Medix Overview:

With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.

Any required state or Joint Commission training is compensated at the state or local minimum wage rate.

^*As a job position within our Allied division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: providing direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, accessing and administering prescription medication or other drugs, working within a clinical setting, handling sharp instruments, conducting medical procedures, and working within departments that care for vulnerable populations, such as, minors, elderly and those with physical or mental disabilities. 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.