Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S., from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

Performs blood collection and specimen processing. Assist with clerical duties as requested. Maintains laboratory collection turnaround time. Performs specimen processing.

Essential Key Job ResponsibilitiesPractices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements. Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities. Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.Assists with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

High School diploma

Required Licensure and Certifications

California: PHLEB:CA

Nevada: PHLEB:NV 

Washington: MAP:WA

Other states not required

All states:

BLS-CPR within 90 days

Preferred Certification

Phlebotomy certificate

Preferred Experience

3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Excellent customer service and  time management skills