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Job Description Make a difference every single day! At Cedars-Sinai, we’re motivated by a collective spirit of innovation and the challenge to continuously improve. Above all, we share a real passion for helping others. Day after day, from department to department, our people give their all to create a community unlike any other. This is just one of the many reasons U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America?s Best Hospitals-and now we invite you to join us and make a difference every single day in service of this outstanding work – excellence and innovation in patient care, research, and community service. From working with a team of dedicated professionals to using state-of-the-art facilities, you?ll have great resources to do something incredible-for yourself, and for others. What will you be doing in this role? Under the general supervision of the manager, the Certified Phlebotomist performs blood collection procedures, including venipuncture, skin puncture and special collection procedures. Responsibilities include collecting, receiving, and distributing laboratory specimens and logging specimen collection information. Performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issues of the patient population(s) being served. Performs a wide range of phlebotomy procedures including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures; uses proper technique in accordance with SOPs. Maintains phlebotomy tray in a sanitary and properly supplied condition. Logs specimen collection information. Collects, transports, labels, and distributes patient specimens. Attends to routine operational and support functions such as stocking supplies, disposing of specimens, or maintaining and storing records. Verifies specimen identification, assesses appropriateness of test orders and quality of specimen by recognizing factors that affect procedures and results; takes appropriate action when corrections are indicated. Identifies patients and patient samples by strict adherence to established procedures and use of two patient identifiers: labels samples accurately and completely. Maintains appropriate phlebotomy documentation and records. Up to 100% of the job involves phlebotomy procedures, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and special collection procedures using proper technique in accordance with SOPs. Maintains appropriate documentation on collection list and requisitions. Qualifications Requirements: High School Diploma/GED. Phlebotomy Certificate that meets the mandates of the laws and regulations of the State of California. One (1) yearof Experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting, including familiarity with laboratory information systems is preferred. Req ID : 14005 Working Title : Certified Phlebotomist, Lab Support Services – PD – Night Department : Lab Support Services Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Pathology / Laboratory Job Specialty : Laboratory Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Night Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $29.50 – $30.49