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*This is a benefited, full time position position working 8-hr shifts on varied days. You will generally work either 10:30am-7pm or 12pm-8:30pm, but s*hift times can be anytime between 6:15am-9:00pm. Weekend shifts and holidays are required on a rotating basis. *Located at Scripps Clinic Rancho Bernardo and required to float to Hillcrest, Eastlake, and other neighboring sites as needed. *

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.

* Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.

* Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in health care.

* We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

* Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

*Why Scripps Clinic Labs? *

* Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care.

* Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors.

* Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols.

* Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership.

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*What you'll do:*

* Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues.

* Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine).

* Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.

* Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated.

* Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately.

* Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups.

* Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time.

* Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory.

* Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories.

* Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel.

* Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records.

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*Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:*

* Good critical thinking and analytical skills

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

* Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems

*Required Certification/Registration:*

* Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II

* Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)

* American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate

*Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:*

* 1 year phlebotomy experience

* Customer service experience

* New grads welcome to apply!

**Job:** **Lab*

**Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*

**Title:** *Phlebotomist - Central & Southern Clinics*

**Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY*

**Requisition ID:** *252004330*