Job Description

Kindred Hospital Rancho is a 55-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 an eight-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms. We are located near downtown Rancho Cucamonga just off of Foothill Boulevard with close proximity to many shops and restaurants.

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%
• 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: $23.00-$26.56/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.

Qualifications

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.