Job Detail

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) to join our team. The primary responsibility is to perform skin puncture and venipuncture blood collection for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and reliable results by ensuring that specimens are properly collected, labelled, and stored as required for the tests being requested.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Perform venipuncture or skin puncture and provide guidance and instructions to patients on proper collection of specimens such as urine, stool, or self-swab, adhering to established protocols and safety guidelines.

· Interacts in a professional, and courteous manner with all the patients.

· Greets the patient, identify yourself and briefly describe the procedure that will take place.

· Effectively communicate with patients both verbal and nonverbal.

· Verify patient identity and confirm that each patient has a valid order before initiating the specimen collection process.

· Label and record specimens accurately, ensuring proper documentation of collected samples for tracking and testing purposes.

· Update patient records and maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical information.

· Document necessary information on the patients requisition form such as dob, specimen collection site, patient preparation (ex: fasting or non-fasting).

· Ensure that phlebotomy rooms are clean and free of hazard to ensure patient safety.

· Prepares all collected specimens as required for each test being ordered (i.e., centrifuging, aliquoting) including storing them in the required temperature.

· Ensures that all patient information are secure and confidential and is not accessible or visible to other patients and/or visitors.

· Handle and transport specimens appropriately to the laboratory, ensuring timely delivery for analysis.

· Perform daily maintenance, identify, and report any malfunctions or issues on any equipment used for specimen collection and processing (i.e., centrifuge, refrigerator, thermometers, timers).

· Maintain a clean and organized work area.

· Follow all standard safety precautions prior, during and after each patient interaction such as changing of gloves in between patients, using correct handwashing techniques.

· Ensuring safety disposal of biohazardous materials by adhering to all infection control policies and procedures.

· Stay informed on latest compliance standards with phlebotomy best practices, safety standards, and industry regulations.

Complete other tasks as needed to support the objectives of the laboratory.

Educational Requirements:

· Valid California Phlebotomy Technician Certificate I (CPT I)

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· 2+ years of experience as a phlebotomist

Other Qualification & Requirements:

· Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures related to specimen processing.

· Excellent communication skills, displaying compassion and empathy while interacting with patients.

· Attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

· Ability to work efficiently and remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

· Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring the timely and proper handling of specimens.

· Familiarity with infection control protocols and safety measures.

· Willingness to adapt to changing healthcare technologies and continuous professional development.

Physical Demands & Environmental:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel

o Required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear

o Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

o Occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds

o Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision, and distance vision

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold, sharps, blood, and bodily fluids.

o The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Condition of Employment:

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Healthcare setting:

• Medical laboratory

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hemet, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you open to working full-time 8am-4:30pm temporarily for 3-4 months?

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Required)

Work Location: In person