DescriptionLocated in beautiful Northern California, Adventist Health Clear Lake has been a leading healthcare provider in Lake County since 1968. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and provide primary and specialty care services at clinics throughout the area to best serve our community. Lake County is home to Clear Lake, California's largest natural freshwater lake, surrounded by charming small towns, beautiful mountains, vineyards and orchards. This area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, with some of the best bass fishing, rural trails for hiking and biking, all the while being only two hours from the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento Valley or Pacific Coast.
Job Summary:
Provides leadership to the Phlebotomists, organizing and overseeing the day-to-day activities, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the patient reception/drawing area of the laboratory according to established protocols. Collects and processes appropriate patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to conduct medical laboratory testing. Acts as a leader among other Phlebotomists; leads a team in the performance of phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
- Associateβs/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Three years' technical experience: Preferred
- Laboratory operations experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II or National Healthcareer Association phlebotomy certification (CPT-NHA) or National Center for Competency phlebotomy certification (CPT-NCCT): Required
Essential Functions:
- Obtains blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks. Verifies specimen identification and appropriateness of sample type/volume for the indicated testing. Processes samples using aseptic technique and prepares required paperwork for appropriate testing and reference lab testing. Confers with patients to obtain information for laboratory records, and to explain procedures.
- Recognizes and reports abnormal results to ordering provider, calling critical results within the appropriate timeframe. Documents all laboratory tests and results appropriately on logs and patient records per requirements. Maintains updated files, including quality files and equipment documentation. Is responsible for maintaining supply inventory.
- Monitors and maintains equipment as needed per regulations, interfacing with clinical engineering and technical consultant when appropriate. Follows established guidelines for missed collections, recollects, and difficult phlebotomies. Orders supplies, noting expiration dates, usage, and delivery times for stock and non-stock items.
- Maintains updated files, including quality files, equipment documentation, MSDS, safety, preventive maintenance, disaster procedures, etc. Ensures department is properly staffed and trains staff as needed. Runs quality controls daily as needed as well as other required testing. Performs proficiency testing per regulatory agency procedures and documented according to established guidelines. Assists to maintain up to date department policies and procedures for testing and equipment.
- Is responsible for assisting in the creation of the monthly work schedule, consulting with laboratory leadership when problems arise, and consult with staff to provide schedule compatibility when personal needs arise. Is responsible for the training and orientation of phlebotomists.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, HI and OR) etc., as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.