This is a casual/per diem position working a varied schedule but generally 10pm-6:30am every other Saturday and Sunday. Additional shifts likely available (5am-1:30pm 1:30-10pm). Training will be full time hours Monday-Friday from 1:30-10pm for ~2 weeks following department orientation (M-F ~7am-3:30pm). Rotating holidays required. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital in Hillcrest.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Scripps has been named to a number of national, regional, and global Top Employer lists for women, diversity, and overall workplaceNearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Mercy San Diego Phlebotomy?

Mercy San Diego has a great CPT team whose service and experience ranges from 1-22 years.We serve a wide patient population from newborn to geriatric with a very active Emergency Department.

What you'll do:

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.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 casual/per diem position working a varied schedule but generally 10pm-6:30am every other Saturday and Sunday. Additional shifts likely available (5am-1:30pm 1:30-10pm). Training will be full time hours Monday-Friday from 1:30-10pm for ~2 weeks following department orientation (M-F ~7am-3:30pm). Rotating holidays required. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital in Hillcrest.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

Scripps has been named to a number of national, regional, and global Top Employer lists for women, diversity, and overall workplaceNearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years

Why Mercy San Diego Phlebotomy?

Mercy San Diego has a great CPT team whose service and experience ranges from 1-22 years.We serve a wide patient population from newborn to geriatric with a very active Emergency Department.

What you'll do:

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.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 skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient with medical terminology and of computer systems

Required Certification/Registration:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or IIValid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

One year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital settingExperience with pediatric and geriatric patientsExperience with Epic softwareExperience with neonatal blood draws

Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:

Good critical thinking and analytical skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsProficient with medical terminology and of computer systems

Required Certification/Registration:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or IIValid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate

Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:

One year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital settingExperience with pediatric and geriatric patientsExperience with Epic softwareExperience with neonatal blood draws