Responsibilities
Position Summary:The Phlebotomist, under the direction of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS), is responsible for specimen procurement and dispatch. Phlebotomists are required to perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages from newborn to geriatric. The Phlebotomist may be assigned other relevant duties in support of the Laboratory or Patient Access Services.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:Completed phlebotomy certification trainingCurrent CPT New graduate OKTraining sufficient to maintain registration, On-the-job training as neededGood personal communication skillsGood manual dexterityAbility to maneuver quickly and efficiently at the patient’s bedside and within hospital confinesWorking knowledge of multiple computer systems and softwareFamiliarity with or ability to learn medical terminologyAbility to remain calm and function efficiently during difficult or emergency situationsAbility to communicate Phlebotomy responsibilities as outlined in the Phlebotomy Procedure manual to traineesAbility to read and follow written instructions as well as understand and adhere to verbal directionsPreferred Qualifications:One year of phlebotomy experience in a clinical laboratoryHigh School diploma or equivalent

Overview

Mercy Medical Center Mt. Shasta is a member of the Dignity Health system of health care providers and is a not-for-profit medical facility. We are designated as a 25 bed Critical Access Hospital and are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organizations. In addition to our acute care hospital we also own and operate three Rural Health Clinics providing walk-in immediate care as well as scheduled appointments for routine medical needs.

We are located in the northernmost area of California and are part of a network of care, including Mercy Medical Center Redding and St. Elizabeth Community Hospital in Red Bluff. We are passionate about patient care, committed to community outreach, advocates for the underserved, and dedicated to ensuring that quality, affordable, health services are available to all who need them. For more information visit www.mercy.org.

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