Phlebotomist Clerical Support - PRN

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist Clerical Support (PRN) in the Bay Area Hospital location. This role focuses on obtaining blood specimens from patients of all ages in a courteous and professional manner while providing clerical support and using laboratory information systems to complete lab tasks. The position supports the organization’s mission and values and requires adherence to the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Positively identify the patient before collecting specimens for laboratory testing
• Collect blood specimens from patients of all ages using correct tubes and handling for appropriate testing
• Perform additional blood collection tasks (blood cultures, Blood Bank banding, pediatric collections) and label specimens accurately
• Collect urine drug screens for pre-employment, for cause, and accidents (NIDA and non-NIDA)
• Perform clerical duties and operate the Laboratory Information System to obtain orders, create batches, print labels, collect specimens, order/cancel tests, look up results, and register patient accounts
• Collect, receive, and process urine and other body fluid specimens
• Maintain inventories of specimen collection supplies in designated areas and on drawing trays
• Perform simple microbiological procedures (prepare stains, reagent solutions, clean and sterilize glassware, perform simple QC)
• Distribute specimens and supplies to lab sections; assist technologists with non-technical departmental tasks as requested
• Assist and monitor phlebotomy training
• Follow Laboratory Safety Practices, including PPE, hazardous materials handling, blood-borne and airborne pathogens precautions
• Read and reference the Laboratory Policy/Procedure Manual and the Safety Manual
• Perform simple qualitative test procedures and, after proper training, breath alcohol testing
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Certifications/Licenses: Registered as a Certified Laboratory Phlebotomist with a national certification agency (e.g., ASCP) or evidence of pending recertification preferred
• Experience: Working knowledge of HIS and LIS computer systems and related equipment; familiarity with a 5-line telephone, Vacutainer system, syringes, butterfly needles, safety needles, finger-heelstick devices, autoclave, and barcode printers preferred
• Skills: Proficiency with personal computers and applicable software; ability to operate office equipment; strong interdepartmental and public communication; ability to maintain confidentiality; independent work capability including in trauma situations; legible handwriting; regular, punctual attendance
• Physical/Environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently; may lift up to 40 pounds; must follow standard precautions for exposure to blood and body fluids; effective reading, writing, and spoken communication; frequent computer use; manual dexterity
• Additional notes: Union affiliation is UFCW