Adventist Health

Faith-based nonprofit integrated health system

Phlebotomist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLos Angeles, CA, 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 or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II credential or a Medical Laboratory Technician license is required in California and preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.
A Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) credential is required for the facility.
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS) certification is required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 venipunctures and finger sticks to obtain blood specimens; verify specimen identification and sample type and volume; process samples using aseptic technique; and prepare paperwork for testing and reference laboratory testing.
Obtain information from patients for laboratory records 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 required by regulations, coordinating with clinical engineering and the technical consultant when appropriate.
Follow established guidelines for missed collections, recollections, and difficult phlebotomies.
Assist in ordering supplies by monitoring expiration dates, usage, and delivery times for stock and non-stock items; check deliveries against orders, put away stock, rotate items by expiration date, 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 results according to established guidelines.
Participate in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate's or technical degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience, is preferred.
A Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II credential or a Medical Laboratory Technician license is preferred in Oregon and Hawaii.

Centered in the heart of Boyle Heights, Adventist Health White Memorial is one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1913. We are comprised of a 353-bed hospital, three medical office buildings, residency programs, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of services located in the Los Angeles area. In 2019, Adventist Health White Memorial was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. We are proud to promote wellness in the community at the local farmers market and through our community resource center with services for seniors and Spanish-speakers. Los Angeles is known for its art, rich culture, numerous sports teams and world-renowned dining. There is something for everyone in this culturally diverse city.

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:

Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPTII) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): Required
Hospital Fire and Life Safety (HLFS): Required
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 $25.00 to $29.56. 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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