Colusa Medical Center is hiring: Phlebotomist / Laboratory Assistant in Colusa

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary responsibilities for a Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant involve specimen processing, plating and processing microbiology specimens, operating and maintaining semi-automated test equipment. He/she will perform a variety of venipuncture techniques involved in the collection of blood specimens from patients for laboratory procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

**LOOKING FOR PER DIEM POSITION, AVAILABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS**

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess and maintain a valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate issued by the California State Department of Health Services
• One year of experience performing venipuncture.
• Fundamentals of medical laboratory work.
• Laboratory equipment and terminology.
• Dangers of harmful bacteria and communicable disease.
• Basic office procedures and record keeping techniques
• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong communication skills, verbally and written.
• Laboratory Information System experience a plus

Duties/Responsibilities

• Draws blood from patients
• Assembles equipment, such as tourniquet, needles, and disposable containers for needles, blood collection devices, gauze, cotton, and alcohol on work tray, according to requirements for specified tests or procedures.
• Verifies or records identity of patient
• Applies tourniquet to arm, locates accessible vein, swabs puncture area with antiseptic, and inserts needle into vein to draw blood into collection tube or bag.
• Obtain adequate blood samples from patients whose veins are difficult to locate, or from patients who may be hostile or unstable.
• Discern when to request assistance in drawing blood.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Perform routine clerical work.
• Keep accurate records.
• Prepare standardized reports and forms..
• Perform venipuncture requiring manual dexterity, hand steadiness and balance.
• Discern colors to determine order of draw, based on color-coded test tubes.
• Learn and apply routine laboratory techniques.
• Withdraws needle, applies treatment to puncture site, and labels and stores blood container for subsequent processing.
• May prick finger to draw blood.