Job Title: Phlebotomist

Job Description

Exhibit proficiency in all aspects of blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups, including pediatric blood collections and difficult draws in medical office buildings. A comprehensive understanding of compliance and safety is essential, along with the ability to effectively communicate the importance of these aspects to other employees. The role requires the ability to provide orientation and training for patient service technicians. The candidate will work with pediatric patients under the supervision of the lab supervisor and team lead. The schedule predominantly involves 3rd shift hours from 10pm to 6:30am.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood collection by venipuncture and capillary technique from patients of all age groups
• Execute pediatric blood collections and manage difficult draws in medical office buildings
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and communicate their importance to other employees
• Provide orientation and training for patient service technicians
• Work with pediatric patients under supervision
• Maintain excellent attendance and behavior records
• Be flexible with shifts and hours
• Travel to various Medical Office Building labs throughout South Orange County

Essential Skills

• Phlebotomy
• Venipuncture
• Neonatal and pediatric blood collection
• Experience in an acute or sub-acute setting
• Computer proficiency with lab systems (e.g., Cerner)
• Customer service skills
• CPT 1 License
• High School Diploma

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least six months of experience, preferably one year in an acute or sub-acute setting
• Hospital experience is a plus
• Experience in outpatient settings (LabCorp, Quest, etc.) with the ability to draw 45-55 patients within an 8-hour shift
• Experience in inpatient settings with the ability to draw 20-30 patients within an 8-hour shift
• Minimal experience with neonate and pediatric draws on actual patients

Work Environment

High volume work in Medical Office Buildings (clinics). Upon permanent placement, work will transition to the main lab in the hospital. The role involves traveling to various draw stations located in Aliso Viejo, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Mission Viejo, and Tustin, CA. The department is currently addressing a number of leaves of absence and long-term vacancies.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 8, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $21 - $25