About Us:
omo - Power Your Career (PYC) is a practice management organization leading the way in healthcare talent solutions. The organization provides access to the most comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals, supporting over 700 physicians in over 200 independent practices across sunny Southern California.
We are your healthcare career matchmaker. We pride ourselves on finding and pairing top talent with independent practices in multiple specialties including, but not limited to Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Concierge Medicine, Cardiology, Plastic Surgery, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Oncology, General Surgery, and many more. We represent candidates that want to work in a smaller, independent practice that offers highly specialized and focused care.
Position Description:
Are you passionate about providing excellent patient care and making a difference in someone’s life? Join our team of experienced professionals who work collectively to bring the highest-quality treatment in a compassionate and caring atmosphere to our patients. We are committed to providing our patients with the best possible medical care.
We are seeking a Phlebotomist/Lab Technician to join our team! You will be responsible for performing medical tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) collects, receives, processes and distributes laboratory specimens. The CPT performs patient phlebotomy at different locations. The CPT communicates test results across inter- and intra- departments as needed. The CPT helps to maintain equipment and supply par levels. Demonstrates thorough understanding of various phlebotomy techniques. Maintains aseptic techniques when collecting specimens and uses appropriate techniques when drawing blood. Label specimen immediately after completion of the procedure. Disposes of used needles and supplies in suitable containers. The CPT maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, which includes the use of specialized equipment, patient identification, specimen labeling requirements, lab safety, and computer functions related to order and receipt of specimens.
The CPT projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct, and supports the laboratory mission. The CPT will maintain current knowledge of departmental updates, policies and procedures. Uses initiative to resolve problems with appropriate action and follow through, including documentation in the laboratory’s error tracking system. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs specimen processing, accessioning, Phlebotomy, heel and finger sticks, customer service, clerical duties, effective communication with laboratory customers, problem resolution, record keeping, supply inventory and maintenance, as well as cleaning and maintaining a safe work environment. Additional duties Include operation of instruments, preventative maintenance as appropriate to each section/dept. assigned. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with current laboratory safety standards. Maintains a current Phlebotomy Certification issued by the state of California Laboratory Field Services.
Responsibilities & Duties (including but not limited to):
Perform venous access procedures on infants, pediatrics, and adult patients using a standard needle and syringe, as well as a multi-tube needle holder.
Perform capillary access procedures on infants, pediatrics, and adult patients, whether for direct testing of the sample, into a blood collection tube.
Maintains ample stock of all phlebotomy supplies.
Ensuring the patient’s sample meets the specimen requirements for all tests collected, sufficient volume for testing, and the correct collection tube used, ensuring proper dilution factor for anticoagulated specimens.
Understands proper specimen handling.
Verifies patients by reading patient identification.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following policies and procedures; complying with legal and federal regulations.
Maintains accurate medical records.
Understands laboratory requisitioning for appropriate billing documentation.
Education and Experience
High school graduate or equivalent
Must meet and maintain current State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) certification
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
