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*This is a benefited, part time position working 8-hr night shifts generally from 2230-0700 every Friday, Saturday, and alternating Sundays and Mondays. Rotating holiday coverage required. Located at Scripps Mercy Chula Vista.*

*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 Mercy Chula Vista? *

* Enjoy the unique and vibrant location just eight miles from the Mexican border, serving a diverse and rapidly growing community with top-tier medical services.

* Be part of a hospital renowned for its comprehensive clinical and surgical offerings, from cancer care to neurology, ensuring you make a significant impact on patient lives every day.

* Join a committed and diverse team with impressive longevity, and experience the camaraderie and fun of our famous lab potlucks!

*What you'll do: *

* 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.

* Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician including:

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

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

o Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated.

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

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

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

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

o 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.

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

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

o 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, preferably in hospital setting

**Job:** **Lab*

**Organization:** **Scripps Mercy Chula Vista*

**Title:** *Phlebotomist - Part Time Nights - Mercy Chula Vista*

**Location:** *Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA*

**Requisition ID:** *252005455*