Phlebotomist

Kindred Hospital San Francisco Bay Area is a 99-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. For those who need special care, we offer a 10-bed ICu and two negative pressure rooms. We are located about 7 miles east of Oakland International Airport right off MacArthur Freeway (I-580).

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%25 
• 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: $24.00 - $28.69/Hr

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

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.