Lab Assistant Phlebotomist EKG

As our Laboratory Assistant Phlebotomist EKG Technician, you will help our Clinical Lab Scientists and healthcare team by managing critical specimen flow and performing expert phlebotomy services so they can ensure accurate and timely diagnostic testing for all patients at Mark Twain Medical Center. This role is fundamental to the efficiency and quality of our clinical laboratory services.

Every day you will perform venipuncture and skin punctures on a diverse patient population across various hospital settings, including ER, Med/Surg, and outpatient clinics. You will be expected to facilitate and document the flow of all patient specimens, prepare them for automated processing, and manage daily billing/workload updates on the computer system, alongside handling clerical duties and providing training to new laboratory assistants.

To be successful in this role, you will possess a current Phlebotomist certification (PHLEB:CA) and have Basic Life Support (BLS-CPR) certification. Prior phlebotomy work or hospital-based experience is preferred, along with the ability to maintain a high level of concentration, attention to detail, and effectively interact with others, even with frequent interruptions.

• Facilitates and documents the flow of all patient specimens into and out of the laboratory.
• Prepares specimens and deliver to instrument workstations in preparation for processing on automated equipment by the Clinical Lab Scientists.
• Completes all patient and client billing and updates the computer workload files each day
• Following patient registration, meets and instructs patients in proper specimen collection techniques.
• Performs venipuncture or skin puncture on all patients at any of the hospital drawing stations: ER, Med/Surg, Mark Twain Convalescent Hospital, San Andreas Convalescent Hospital, Outpatient, etc. and records their test and patient information in laboratory computer system.
• Performs all clerical duties as requested by supervisor or laboratory need.

Required

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support, within 90 Days
• Phlebotomist: CA

Preferred

• High School Graduate General Studies or GED
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Lab Assistant school
• Any phlebotomist work or hospital experience 

Founded in 1951, Dignity Health - Mark Twain Medical Center is a 25-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in San Andreas, California. Serving over 90,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including cancer care, emergency care, and orthopedics. Mark Twain Medical Center also includes four Family Medical Clinics offering exams, immunizations, and care for minor injuries. Additionally, Mark Twain Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.It is the only medical facility in Calavaras County.

One Community. One Mission. One California 

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.