Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Phlebotomist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsPosted on Nov 9

Full-timeKailua, HI, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school education, GED, or equivalent is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
An Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II certification or a Medical Laboratory Technician license is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
Basic Life Support certification from an approved vendor per Adventist Health policy is required.
Associates must receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen collection and accession receiving, distribute specimens to designated departments, and collect and process patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease for medical laboratory testing.
Focus on phlebotomy and specimen collection and perform other less complex technical and clerical tasks as needed.
Obtain blood specimens through venipunctures and finger sticks; verify specimen identification and sample type and volume for indicated testing; process samples using aseptic technique; prepare paperwork for testing and reference lab testing; and confer with patients to obtain laboratory-record information and explain procedures.
Communicate with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of laboratory work.
Monitor and maintain equipment as needed under regulations, interfacing with clinical engineering and the technical consultant when appropriate.
Follow established guidelines for missed collections, recollections, and difficult phlebotomies.
Assist with ordering supplies; note expiration dates, usage, and delivery times; check delivered items against orders; put away and rotate stock; and discard expired items.
Coordinate with the Lead Phlebotomist to run daily quality controls as needed and perform other required testing.
Perform proficiency testing according to regulatory agency procedures and document it according to established guidelines.
Participate in departmental performance-improvement and quality-assurance activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.

Job Summary:

Performs specimen collection and accession receiving. Distributes specimens to designated departments. Collects and processes appropriate patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to conduct medical laboratory testing. Focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection; may perform other, less complex technical and clerical tasks.

Job Requirements:

Education and Work Experience:

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II or Medical Laboratory Technician license (MLT): Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI

Facility Specific License/Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required

Essential Functions:

Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. Verifies specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type/volume for the indicated testing. Processes samples using aseptic technique and prepares required paperwork for appropriate testing and reference lab testing. Confers with patients to obtain information for laboratory records and to explain procedures.
Communicates effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
Monitors and maintains equipment as needed per regulations, interfacing with clinical engineering and technical consultant when appropriate. Follows established guidelines for missed collections, recollects, and difficult phlebotomies.
Assists in ordering supplies, noting expiration dates, usage, and delivery times for stock and non-stock items; upon delivery checks received items against items ordered, puts away stock, rotates items for expiration dates, and discards expired items.
Coordinates with Lead Phlebotomist to run quality controls daily as needed as well as other required testing. Performs proficiency testing per regulatory agency procedures and documented according to established guidelines. Participates in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Organizational Requirements:

Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.

Pay Range: The estimated base pay for this position is $22.03 to $28.74. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.

About the Company

Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Adventist Health is a faith-based nonprofit health system with more than 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care hospitals, primarily on the West Coast and in Hawaii. It provides a full range of health services—from primary and specialty care to hospital-based treatments and wellness programs—delivered across an integrated network of clinics, hospitals, and care facilities. Revenue comes from patient services, insurance reimbursements, and government programs, and earnings are reinvested back into communities to improve health outcomes and expand access to care. The organization differentiates itself through its nonprofit, faith-based model and by reinvesting earnings into community health, along with its broad, integrated network that covers preventive, primary, specialty, and acute care. Its goal is to improve health outcomes for the communities it serves and to expand access to high-quality care.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $210K
Headquarters: Roseville, CA
Founded: Not listed

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