PHLEBOTOMIST

Job Description

About us:

**About United Healthcare System**

Welcome to United Healthcare System, where excellence in healthcare meets a commitment to compassionate and personalized patient care. At United Healthcare System, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that values innovation, collaboration, and the well-being of our patients and staff. As a leading healthcare organization, our mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services across diverse communities.

**Mission:**

Our mission at United Healthcare System is to deliver exceptional and comprehensive healthcare services that prioritize the unique needs of each individual. We strive to contribute to the health and well-being of the communities we serve, guided by principles of compassion, integrity, and excellence.

**Core Values:**

1. **Patient-Centered Care:** We prioritize the health and satisfaction of our patients, tailoring our services to address their individual needs.

2. **Innovation:** We embrace innovation in healthcare, staying at the forefront of industry advancements to provide the best possible care to our patients.

3. **Collaboration:** We believe in the power of collaboration, fostering strong partnerships with our healthcare teams and the communities we serve.

**Career Opportunities:**

At United Healthcare System, we recognize that our success is driven by the dedication and expertise of our staff. We offer exciting career opportunities for passionate and qualified individuals who share our commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.

Join us on our journey to make a positive impact in the healthcare industry. If you are seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that values diversity, inclusivity, and professional growth, explore our current job openings and consider joining United Healthcare System.

*United Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all qualified applicants. *

Job Title: Phlebotomist

Location: Soledad, CA, 93960

Company: United Healthcare System

Job Type: 6-month Contract

Job Description:

United Healthcare System is seeking a highly qualified Phlebotomist to join our dynamic team in Soledad, CA, 93960. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in ensuring the health and well-being of employees within various occupational settings. If you are a skilled Phlebotomist with a passion for occupational health and safety, we invite you to apply.

Role and responsibilities:

a. Perform venipuncture and finger sticks using standard equipment to include vacutainer tubes and sleeves, tourniquets, blood culture, syringes and butterfly needles;

b. Communicate to patient/youth on the procedure to be done;

c. Collect and distribute specimens from patient/youth for laboratory testing per testing requirements;

d. Centrifuge, label and store blood samples for analysis by CCHCS Clinical Laboratory staff and/or external laboratory service providers; e. Maintain inventory of supplies, stock supplies and hand trays;

f. Follow Institution written standard procedures, or follow standard phlebotomy practices for positive patient/youth identification;

g. Perform other duties as required including assisting Nurses, Medical providers, and/or laboratory personnel in obtaining blood from 'hard to draw patients' and maintaining appropriate records of specimens drawn;

h. Obtain blood specimens from patient/youth under a variety of conditions; i. Understand and follow written and oral instructions;

j. Process non-blood clinical specimens accordingly for testing or send outs; k. Perform test order recording into electronic system per procedure;

l. Handle and properly label bio hazardous specimens; m. Maintain a clean, neat and safe work environment; and

n. Work under stress, critical, unusual or dangerous situations where speed and attention to detail are important aspects of the tasks.

Phlebotomists shall have knowledge of:

a. Pre-analytical testing phase of Clinical Laboratory operations.

b. Medical terminology.

c. Patient privacy.

d. Principles and practices of proper venipuncture techniques.

e. Correct color-coded tubes for laboratory testing per testing requirements.

f. Proper processing of blood samples and other clinical specimens for laboratory testing.

g. Safe handling of blood and blood products for laboratory testing.

h. Transmission of infection and methods for prevention.

i. The major constituents of whole blood, serum, and plasma.

j. The basic expectations of normal blood clotting and when post-phlebotomy bleeding may be excessive. k. Signs and symptoms of physical problems that may occur during blood collection; and

I. Protocols to prevent samplecross-contamination.

Licensing Requirements:

• You must have passed a national certification examination from one of the certifying organizations approved by the California Department of Public Health.

Education:

• High school diploma, GED, or other similar equivalency. You must have successfully completed at least 20 hours of didactic training through a CDPH-approved program.

Benefits:

⦁    Competitive salary

⦁    Comprehensive health and dental insurance

⦁    Retirement savings plan

⦁    Continuing education opportunities

⦁    Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth

⦁    Dental insurance

⦁    Health insurance

⦁    Paid time off

⦁    Vision insurance

United Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $19 per hour

Shift: M-F 6am-2:30pm  

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