Hourly Wage Estimate: $39.23 - $46.22 / hour
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Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Phlebotomy Laboratory Asst II with Good Samaritan Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Under supervision as defined in REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS and according to established policies and procedures obtains patient specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture in the hospital and off-site service settings, performs data documentation and maintenance duties.
- Performs established phlebotomy procedures to obtain blood specimens. Identifies patients according to established procedures: makes no errors in patient identification.
- Consistently follows established technical procedures for the collection of blood specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture. Collects specimens only with appropriate physician order and according to established specimen requirements. Labels specimens according to established procedures: makes no errors in specimen labeling. Makes blood smear slides which meet necessary criteria for testing.
- Performs data documentation duties. Verifies collection of specimens in LIS according to established procedures.
- Documents correct collection times for timed draws. Documents exit and return to lab on Draw Log. Performs collection summaries per established times as assigned and follows up with all questionable specimens. Uses “internal comments” section of test request in LIS as directed to document occurrences such as reason for being unable to collect specimen.
- Performs phlebotomy duties in a professional, timely and efficient manner. Communicates and interacts with patients and co-workers in a polite, clear and friendly manner.
- Transports collected specimens to the laboratory immediately after collection. Documents collection verification in LIS immediately upon return to lab. Delivers specimens to the appropriate departments for testing immediately after collection verification in LIS. Notifies department of STAT specimens. Responds to STAT test requests in a timely manner to help the lab to achieve a customer service target of an order-to-collection verify time of 30 minutes or less.
- Works as a team player to promote efficient and comprehensive lab operations. Adheres to established break schedules/designations and does not exceed defined time periods for breaks.
- Restricts socializing with coworkers and communication with persons outside of work to designated break times. Does not accompany other coworkers on performance of duties unless directed to do so by lead/charge personnel. Works cooperatively with coworkers to share the work and collect specimens in a timely prioritized manner. If absent from the laboratory for more than 30 minutes, other than for lengthy morning collections, communicates this absence to lead/charge persons. Utilizes appropriate resources in performance of job functions including policies, procedures, standards of patient care and clinical experts. Performs off-site phlebotomy duties as assigned. Performs courier duties to transport/deliver specimens and reports as assigned. Participates in the evaluation of new products. Helps in other areas of the lab when need arises.
- Performs maintenance duties. Inventories and stores supplies as necessary or assigned.
- Stocks outpatient drawing area as necessary or assigned. Stocks special specimen collection trays as necessary or assigned.
- Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to assure the delivery of comprehensive quality care to all patients. Facilitates departmental work flow and patient care by modeling clear, concise and courteous communication and customer service.
- Communicates pertinent information to members of the health care team. Initiates and follows chain of command to resolve patient issues in a timely manner.
- Works cooperatively with all members of the healthcare team in the provision of patient care. Works with unit and hospital management and administration to implement changes and quality improvements. Uses incident reporting process to document operational issues.
- Participates in staff meetings, employee forums and special projects. Flexes work schedule per request of unit manager or designee.
- Adherence to all relevant Hospital Administrative, Human Resources, Nursing, and Department Policies and Procedures.
- Uses the hospital Medical Information System according to job requirements and confidentiality policies.
- Adheres to hospital and departmental policies regarding attendance and punctuality, including proper badging in the Timekeeping system. Consistently demonstrates adherence to the principles of infection control.
- Handles confidential patient information and medical records in accordance with hospital policy and code of conduct.
- Adheres to hospital and departmental dress code, including wearing ID badge at all times.
- Completes annual training requirements.
- Patient Safety Includes patient safety in the departments Performance Improvement Plan.
- Actively applies methods to control costs without compromising patient safety, quality of care or the services delivered.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.
- Follows established guidelines for reporting a significant medical error or unanticipated outcome in the patient's care, which results in patient harm.
- Attends in-service presentations, and completes mandatory education week, including but not limited to, infection control, patient safety, quality improvement, MSDS, and OSHA standards (PPE, First Aid and Blood borne Pathogens, Hazards Communications, Emergency Procedures and Job Safety
What qualifications you will need:
- Valid phlebotomy training statement pursuant to Sections 1242.5 and 1246 of the California Business and Professions Code if phlebotomy practice is included in job duties.
- Current active CA Phlebotomy License required.
- Driver License valid in the state of California if travel is required in the execution of job duties such as specimen transport or off-site phlebotomy.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals including physicians, hospital staff, laboratory staff and hospital administration and clients.
- Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail for approximately seventy percent of work time
- Ability to learn and utilize computerized patient care management system.
- Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Must effectively read, write and verbally communicate in the English language.
Benefits
Good Samaritan Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Good Samaritan Hospital has been serving Silicon Valley since 1965, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 470+ bed facility is a recognized leader in advanced cardiology services and provides a full array of diagnostic and interventional coronary peripheral services. Other specialized programs include echocardiography, Vascular Sonograph and EKG services. Good Samaritan is a Joint Commission Accredited comprehensive stroke center. We are also one of 3 hospitals in the US to receive a 5th consecutive Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer. Among these accomplishments, our facility is a Bay Area Parent Magazine Hall of Fame recipient for “Best Place to Have a Baby”, complete with a CCS certified Level III neonatal ICU with pediatric surgery specialization.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Phlebotomy Laboratory Asst II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
