Phlebotomist LTA I

Phlebotomist LTA I

Join the transformative team at City 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, and treatment facilities in 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:

• Part-time position: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

• This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

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