Phlebotomist LTA I
City of Hope
Duarte, CA
Job posting number: #7202764 (Ref:10023700)
Posted: April 3, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $22.40 - $33.60 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Phlebotomist LTA I
Join the transformative team atCity of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses.City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, andtreatment facilitiesin Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix.our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission:To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
Draws blood from City of Hope patients and donors using appropriate approved procedures, guidelines and standards.Provides support and assistance with a variety of tasks within Clinical Pathology - Medical Oncology Laboratory, Outpatient Laboratory and Specimen Processing areas.Works under the direction of the Phlebotomy Supervisor as part of the Clinical Pathology department team in fulfilling department and medical center objectives.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Draws blood in accordance with physician order using appropriate techniques and equipment. Observes patient for any unusual reactions or events, before, during and after procedure. Takes appropriate action following established guidelines.
- Greets patients, process the laboratory orders, and directs patients to their next station.
- Prioritizes work and provides prompt and efficient service.
- Collects and delivers specimens for analysis, using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.Ensures proper labeling and obtains pertinent clinical information on request forms.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of various aspects of processing specimens. Centrifuges blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum. Coordinates and routes specimens to proper area of the laboratory.
- Maintain all appropriate phlebotomy logs in a timely manner and based on frequency, such as maintenance logs and temperature logs.
- Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department and interdepartmental objectives and maintain good employee relations.
Your qualifications should include:
- High School or equivalent (Approved GED)
- 0 to 1 year Patient facing healthcare or laboratory experience
- California Phlebotomy Technician License
- Basic Life Support CPR Card from the American Heart Association
Additional information:
- Night position- Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 pm - 6:30
am
- Evening position- Monday-Friday 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm, with rotating weekends
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, pleaseclick here.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $22.40 - $33.60 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
