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Phlebotomist - Eastlake
- Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)
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*This is a benefited, full time position generally working 9am-6pm on varied days. Shift times can be anytime between 6:15am-8:30pm. Weekend shifts and holidays are required on a rotating basis (generally 7:30am-4:30pm or 9am-6m). Located in Eastlake and required to float to Santee, Rancho San Diego, Hillcrest, Mission Valley, Rancho Bernardo and possibly 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.
*Your job duties:*
* 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
**Job:** **Lab*
**Organization:** **Scripps Clinic*
**Title:** *Phlebotomist - Eastlake*
**Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MEDICAL LABORATORY*
**Requisition ID:** *252005894*
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