ENCINITAS, USA
15 days ago
Phlebotomist - Encinitas Hospital - Varied Shifts - Part Time

This is a benefited, part time position generally worked 4am-12:30pm on varied days. Shift times may vary based on need. Ability to work every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) is required, as well as rotating holidays.Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024#5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023#78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023#95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Scripps Memorial Encinitas?

The Encinitas Lab Team consists of talented people dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all we meetWe are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients.Through collaboration and innovation, our healthcare professionals lead the frontier in caring for our community.

Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care. Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors. Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols. Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership. Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician including:

Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated.Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups.Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time.Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory.Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories.Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel.Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records.

This is a benefited, part time position generally worked 4am-12:30pm on varied days. Shift times may vary based on need. Ability to work every other weekend (both Saturday and Sunday) is required, as well as rotating holidays.Located at Scripps Memorial Hospital in Encinitas.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Made Becker's 150 Top Places to Work for 2024Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024#5 in Fortune Best Workplaces in Healthcare 2023#78 in PEOPLE Companies that Care 2023#95 in Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work for 2023Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Scripps Memorial Encinitas?

The Encinitas Lab Team consists of talented people dedicated to providing excellent customer service to all we meetWe are committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients.Through collaboration and innovation, our healthcare professionals lead the frontier in caring for our community.

Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care. Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors. Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols. Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership. Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician including:

Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated.Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups.Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time.Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory.Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories.Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel.Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

Good critical thinking and analytical skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems.High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Certification/Registration:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II.Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate.For mobile phlebotomists, valid CA driver's license and proof of insurance.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients.Experience with Epic software.Experience with neonatal and pediatric blood draws.Associate Degree.

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

Good critical thinking and analytical skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems.High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Certification/Registration:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II.Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate.For mobile phlebotomists, valid CA driver's license and proof of insurance.

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients.Experience with Epic software.Experience with neonatal and pediatric blood draws.Associate Degree.
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