*This is a casual/per diem position working a varied schedule but generally 10pm-6:30am every other Saturday and Sunday. Additional shifts likely available (5am-1:30pm & 1:30-10pm). Training will be full time hours Monday-Friday from 1:30-10pm for ~2 weeks following department orientation (M-F ~7am-3:30pm). Rotating holidays required. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital in Hillcrest. *** Why join Scripps Health? AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE: * Scripps has been named to a number of national, regional, and global Top Employer lists for women, diversity, and overall workplace * Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years Why Mercy San Diego Phlebotomy? * Mercy San Diego has a great CPT team whose service and experience ranges from 1-22 years. * We serve a wide patient population from newborn to geriatric with a very active Emergency Department. *What you'll do: * * Support the laboratory manager in providing excellent patient care. * Serve as an ambassador for the laboratory in interactions with patients, physicians, nurses and visitors. Adhere to all safe patient handling standards including demonstration of pre-analytical safety procedures and Infection control protocols. * Participate in laboratory performance improvement, which includes error identification and appropriate follow up, investigation, correction, documentation, and notification to appropriate caregiver and lab leadership. * Perform all functions as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. * Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues. * Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine). * Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated. * Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated. * Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately. * Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups. * Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time. * Process specimens and follow critical sample handling instructions regarding centrifugation, aliquoting, transport, and storage requirements for every test performed in the laboratory or sent out to a reference laboratory. * Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories. * Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel. * Demonstrate knowledge of standard office equipment, computers and computer software skills including laboratory and hospital electronic medical records. *Required Education/Experience/Specialized Skills:* * Good critical thinking and analytical skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Proficient with medical terminology and of computer systems *Required Certification/Registration:* * Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II * Valid certificate issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) * American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Professional (BLS) certificate *Preferred Education/Experience/Specialized Skills/Certification:* * One year of phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting * Experience with pediatric and geriatric patients * Experience with Epic software * Experience with neonatal blood draws **Job:** **Lab* **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego* **Title:** *Phlebotomist - Per Diem - Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest)* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO* **Requisition ID:** *252002390*