Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Chula Vista, United States - Wealth Recruitment, LLC

Description

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Lab Management Team, performs phlebotomy, heel and finger sticks; operates and maintains point of care lab equipment (CLIA Waived); conducts problem resolution, supply inventories and record keeping; renders excellent and effective communication to laboratory internal and external customers.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Demonstrate skills and abilities by following the guidelines in venipuncture, heel and finger stick
• Have knowledge and skills in basic collection and specimen preparation, storage and disposal of specimen, revision of daily temperature and recording; according to Lab Procedure Manuals
• Perform point of care testing, quality control, reporting and records keeping of CLIA waived complexity testing according to Lab Procedure Manuals
• Demonstrate basic computer literacy to meet department needs and duties (i.e. records keeping, health record entries, results tracking, etc.)
• Performs patient care functions as prescribed by licensed health care providers following established clinical protocols and policies and procedures within defined scope of education, training and responsibilities
• Ability to multi task, flexible, ensures accuracy and completeness of work, adaptable to changes in department and business needs
• Accountable and requires minimal direction and supervision and maintain good working relationship with employees, coworkers and departments
• Maintains workstation, furnishings and equipment clean, and supply inventory at prescribed stock levels
• Assist in checking daily temperature and recording
• Possess personal characteristics of professionalism, credible commitment to high standards with excellent communication skills; effectively and clearly communicate verbally and in writing with patients and other customers
  
  

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

• Adhere to the established departmental policies and objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards
• May be requested to assist in communication efforts that require verbal translation for patients, depending on the assignment
• Will be required to travel to other sites as needed
• Maintain current continuing education and professional licensure
• Attend and participate in meetings and additional duties as required
  
  

Requirements

Education Required (Minimum level of education): High School or equivalent

Certifications/Licenses Required:

Phlebotomy Certification - Current California State Phlebotomy Licensure

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate

Preferred: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers

Experience Required (Minimum level of experience): Six months medical laboratory experience as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Proficient in medical terminology. Basic computer literacy.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements (Sitting/Standing/Walking/Lifting/Noisy): Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens subject to varying and unpredictable situations Exposed to infection from disease-bearing specimens and patients.