Description
Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICu and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature.
Essential Functions
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Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
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Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
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Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
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Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
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Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
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Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
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Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
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Must read, write and speak fluent English.
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Must have good and regular attendance.
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Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
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Basic computer knowledge required.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pay range: $24.00 - $28.69/Hr
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
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HS Graduate or equivalent.
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Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
Licenses/Certifications
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Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
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State license/registration as required by state
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Current BLS required.
Experience
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Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.
