Certified Phlebotomist II

About the job

Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria California is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality safety and service. Marians offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department Critical Care Unit neonatal intensive care unit and an array of womens services.

Responsibilities

About This Position:

In keeping with the Marian Medical Center healthcare philosophy the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Level II (Phlebotomist) is responsible for obtaining blood urine and culture specimens from patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric according to established procedures of Marian Medical Center Laboratory and State and Federal Regulations.

Performs clerical functions and routine repetitive specimen testing under direct supervision of a licensed technologist. Rotates shifts holidays and weekends as needed. Duties and responsibilities may be added deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management following written notice. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions exactly. Must demonstrate and promote teamwork. Must be able to work in a calm and conscientious manner under high volume and STAT conditions. Basic communication skills and the ability to be caring and personable with patients are mandatory. Knowledge of standard laboratory terminology is preferred. Rigid accuracy in the identification of patient names and numbers and the ability to perform phlebotomy successfully using established procedures on patients of all ages are essential qualifications.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid and current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certificate (CT PHLEBOT)
• Must complete required continuing education requirements to maintain State CPT I certification
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions exactly
• Must demonstrate and promote teamwork.
• Must be able to work in a calm and conscientious manner under high volumn and STAT conditions.
• Basic communication skills and the ability to be caring and personable with patients are mandatory.
• Rigid accuracy in the identification of patient names and numbers and the ability to perform phlebotomy successfully using established procedures on patients of all ages Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire. This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Knowledge of standard laboratory terminology
• High school and/or college chemisty biology or mathematics are highly desired
  
  
  

Pay Range

$24.40 - $29.17 /hour