About this opportunity
Adventist Health lists this Phlebotomist, Full-Time, Day Shift opportunity in kailua, Hawaii. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.
Job Summary:
Performs specimen collection and accession receiving. Distributes specimens to designated departments. Collects and processes appropriate patient specimens and samples for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease to conduct medical laboratory testing. Focuses on phlebotomy and specimen collection; may perform other, less complex technical and clerical tasks.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications: Certified Phlebotomy Technician CPT I or CPT II or Medical Laboratory Technician license (MLT): Required in CA; Preferred in OR and HI
Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: 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.
Communicates effectively with other departments and staff, including physicians and their offices, to facilitate the flow and quality of lab work.
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.
Assists in ordering supplies, noting expiration dates, usage, and delivery times for stock and non-stock items; upon delivery checks received items against items ordered, puts away stock, rotates items for expiration dates, and discards expired items.
Coordinates with Lead Phlebotomist to run quality controls daily as needed as well as other required testing. Performs proficiency testing per regulatory agency procedures and documented according to established guidelines. Participates in departmental performance improvement and quality assurance activities.
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 as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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About Us
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Worksite address
kailua, HI, 96734, US
Who can apply
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