Phlebotomist Full Time Nights

Kindred Hospital Ontario helps patients return to the lives they love. At our 91-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a seven-bed ICU to for treating particularly serious conditions.We are located just 4 miles from LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT) with popular restaurants and shops within a short driving distance.

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

• 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.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Pay range: $23.00/hr

Education

• HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• State license/registration as required by state
• Current BLS required.

Experience

• 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.