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*This is a casual/per diem position working a varied schedule but generally 5am-1:30pm every other Saturday and Sunday. Additional shifts likely available (5am-1:30pm & 10pm-6:30am). Training will be full time hours Monday-Friday from 5am-1:30pm for ~2 weeks following department orientation (M-F ~7am-3:30pm). Rotating holidays required. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital in Hillcrest. *

*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 Mercy San Diego Phlebotomy? *

* Mercy San Diego has a great CPT team whose service and experience ranges from 1-22 years.

* We serve a wide patient population from newborn to geriatric with a very active Emergency Department.

*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.

* 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:*

* One year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting

* Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients

* Experience with Epic software

* Experience with neonatal blood draws

**Job:** **Lab*

**Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego*

**Title:** *Phlebotomist - Per Diem - Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) *

**Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO*

**Requisition ID:** *252005417*