Kindred Hospital Brea helps patients return to the lives they love.

At our 48-bed hospital, our physician-led care teams provide critically ill patients with the specialized acute care and rehabilitation they need, for the time they need it - empowering them to take the next step in their recovery journey. We also offer a 4-bed ICU and three negative pressure rooms to accommodate particularly serious conditions.

We are located less than a mile north of Brea Junior High School and conveniently surrounded by restaurants and shops. 

Job Summary

• Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist assumes responsibility for performing venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection/preparation tasks and laboratory duties that are clerical in nature

Essential Functions 

• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays
• Maintains work areas
• Orders supplies when needed
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.15/Hour

ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.

Education

• HS Graduate or equivalent
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state

Licenses/Certifications

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred
• State license/registration as required by state
• Current BLS required

Experience

• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred