Venipuncture Tech

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a 511-bed, not-for-profit, acute care hospital located in Newport Beach, California in Orange County. Fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and designated as a Magnet hospital by the american Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Hoag offers a comprehensive mix of health care services, including Centers of Excellence in cancer, heart and vascular, orthopedics and women's health services. A National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award endorses Hoag as Orange County's most preferred hospital based on overall quality of health care services and places Hoag in the top five percent of hospitals nationwide. And in a local newspaper survey, Orange County residents have named Hoag the county's top hospital for nine consecutive years.
Our commitment to quality healthcare begins with attracting the most qualified employees and healthcare professionals who wish to work alongside leaders in clinical and allied health sciences. With support and recognition from co-workers and management, our employees have an opportunity to attain the highest level of professional achievement and personal satisfaction in a dynamic and friendly environment.
Hoag offers its employees a wealth of benefits including competitive salaries, comprehensive medical, dental and vision, paid time off, educational and career growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement and flexible schedules. In addition, Hoag Hospital operates an on-site childcare center. Employees with children at the center have the security of knowing that their children are right next door, cared for by a staff of dedicated child development experts and caregivers.
These are just a few of the many components that make up the supportive environment here at Hoag.Department: VENIPUNCTURE
Category: Allied Health
Interest: Clinical LaboratoryShift: 1st Shift
Status: Full-Time
Hours: 4:30am - 1:00 pm
Days: Monday - Friday, and every other weekendJob Description:
Obtains blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture. Performs electrocardiograms on outpatients. Maintains a working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures. This knowledge includes the use of specialized equipment, patient identification and specimen labeling requirements, and computer functions related to order and receipt of specimens. Projects an image of professionalism in communication, appearance and conduct. Supports the laboratory mission. Participates in the continuous quality improvement process. Performs other duties as assigned.keywords: venipuncture, phlebotomy, phlebotomistApplication Process:
Your information will be viewable by all Hoag Managers and Human Resources Representatives. Candidates whose qualifications are best suited for the position may be contacted by more than one Hiring Manager or Human Resources Representative.
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire and promote for all jobs classifications on the basis of merit, qualifications and competence. This applies to all categories of employees such as managerial, professional, technical and support staff. All employment decisions will be made upon the basis of the individual"s qualifications as related to the requirements of the positions being filled.
Hoag Hospital is a drug-free workplace. We support a drug-free environment with pre-employment drug screening and criminal, identity, and employment background checks.
REQUIREMENTS
Previous experience as a venipuncture technician that includes skills with newborn and children are preferred. Must have good communication skills and some computer knowledge. Strong customer service ability. Experience or State of California certification required.
Weekend coverage required.