Phlebotomist

Location

Downey, CA and area (float job)

Shifts will only be 8 hours but depending on coverage, may need to arrive at 6:30AM or end as late as 4 PM.

CVDJP

$23.87 to $25.16 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits are available.

Will float to locations from Yorba Linda to El Segundo, Orange, and LA counties. Requires a clean driving record and reliable transportation. Mileage expenses paid.

Requires pediatric and geriatric experience.

The main function of a phlebotomist is to assist in performing various assigned duties, troubleshooting, training, and making workflow recommendations.

• Experience doing blood draws, labeling specimens, centrifuging specimens, recording maintenance data and decontamination, updating patient information, etc.
• Collects and stores specimens according to established procedures.
• Properly explains in a clear but courteous manner the process of the venipuncture (blood drawing) and or other specimen collection (e.g., urine or fecal) as required.
• Demonstrate technique/s using straight needles and/or butterfly needles.
• Fully understand all of the physician's orders.
• Matches laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes.
• Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order.
• Check all test requisitions or computer label against script to ensure 100% correct.
• Package specimens for transport.
• Store specimen samples according to required temperature, place samples in appropriate collection container/tube, accurately label, follow different procedures as outlined by specific protocol deemed necessary for transport to maintain integrity of the specimen.
• Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations.
• Attend annual department trainings.
• Answer telephone calls, read laboratory results to satisfy inquiries.

• Valid phlebotomy certification for the state where you will be employed as required in some states.
• Minimum of 6 months' work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• High School Diploma or GED.