Title: Phlebotomist Per Diem

Location: Laguna Hills, CA.

Department : Clinical Lab Services Admin

Status : Per Diem

Shif t: Variable (8 Hours)

Pay Range: $26/hr

At MemorialCare Health System, we believe in providing extraordinary healthcare to our communities and an exceptional working environment for our employees. Memorial Care stands for excellence in Healthcare. Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Orange Coast Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I will perform blood collection activities in accordance with Saddleback Medical Center Laboratory Services department standards and procedures. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I will perform pre-analytic, post-analytic and data management under the direction of a Clinical Laboratory supervisor or other appropriately California licensed personnel. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I will demonstrate the skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Essential Function and Responsibilities of the Job

Performs venipuncture and finger stick specimen collection activities according to laboratory protocol.

Follows laboratory protocol to ensure proper identification of patients and specimens.

Performs pre-analysis and post-analysis of laboratory orders according to department protocols and procedures.

Evaluates quality control and assurance requirements where applicable.

Provides quality laboratory service to clients, patients, physicians and peers.

Ability to meet department scheduling and attendance requirements.

Requires effective communication, verbally, in writing and through other means.

Consistently applies infection control policies and procedures.

Attends and actively participates in department specific education, training, in-services, process improvement initiatives and staff meetings.

Participates in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.

Ensures equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.

Ensures compliance at all times with hospital and laboratory policies and procedures. Performs data management and documentation activities.

Ability to be at work and be on time.

Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.

Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

Ability to prioritize and multitask.

This is a variable per diem position requires working every other weekend and few holidays. Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience

Education/License/Certification

Minimum of one (1) year experience performing venipuncture preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year experience in the clinical laboratory and acute care setting preferred.

Knowledge of specimen collection techniques, equipment and specimen handling required. Knowledge of current information system preferred.

One (1) year experience in specimen processing preferred.

High School graduate or equivalent preferred

Current certification as a Phlebotomist Technician in the state of California.

Current AHA BLS preferred