What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Phlebotomist I / Lab Assistant position at MemorialCare?
Title: Certified Phlebotomist I / Lab Assistant
Location: Laguna Hills, CA
Department: Clinical Lab Services Admin
Status: Full Time
Shift: Nights
Pay Range*: $26.99/hr. - $39.15/hr.
*Position includes working every other weekend.
MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups - consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.
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 demonstrates behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center's strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Certified Phlebotomist / Lab Assistant works to collect venous and/or capillary blood from patients in an acute care setting for analysis in the laboratory. This position works to process specimens for the lab in conjunction with other members of the phlebotomy team. In addition to those responsibilities, this role assists Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), Medical Doctor (MD), or Registered Nurse (RN) in performing Clinical Laboratory testing. Maintain working knowledge of departmental Standard Operating procedures as trained. Performs basic preventive maintenance as directed and maintains appropriate levels of reagents as required.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job
1.Under the direction of the immediate supervisor or CLS, performs pre-analytic duties related to the preparation of laboratory specimens according to department protocols and procedures. Provide quality laboratory service to clients, patients, physicians, and colleagues.
2.Compliant at all times with hospital and departmental policies for infection control, safety and universal precautions.
3.Consistently applies infection control and OSHA policies and procedures.
4.Ensure proper storage, handling, disposal of hazardous material. Ensure equipment and safety devices are used as intended and designed.
5.Ability to perform phlebotomy and/or capillary puncture as required.
6.Performs clinical laboratory functions in a prompt and timely manner according to established guidelines, to ensure rapid and accurate treatment of patients.
7.References test reporting and billing to support the Clinical Lab Scientist.
8.Follows all steps to ensure proper identification of the patient/or secondary specimen container.
9.Actively participates in performance improvement projects in the laboratory.
10.Ability to load patient specimens on Aptio, automated track and analyzers.
11.Record and maintain documentation to comply with safety and daily laboratory functions.
12.Require effective communication verbally, in writing and through other means. Perform data management and documentation activities.
13.Ability to be at work and be on time.
14.Ability to follow company policies, procedures and directives.
15.Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
16.Ability to prioritize and multitask
*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare-that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there's more...Check out ourMemorialCare Benefitsfor more information about our Benefits and Rewards.
MemorialCare believes that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunity. This means that MemorialCare does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race (including traits associated with race, such as natural and protective hairstyles), color, religion or religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), pregnancy, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, use of or request for family or medical leave, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, contraceptive and reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected by state, federal or local law.
If you are vision-impaired or have other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at MemorialCare, please contact Human Resources (Long Beach Medical Center: 562-933-1251, Shared Services: 714-377-3261, Orange Coast Medical Center: 714-378-7916, Saddleback Medical Center: 949-452-3633).
Salary : $27 - $39
