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Scripps Health Phlebotomist - Per Diem - Mercy San Diego (Hillcrest) in San Diego, California

*This is a casual/per diem position working a varied schedule but generally 5AM to 1:30PM. Every other weekend required and weekdays as needed. Additional variable shifts likely available. Rotating holidays required. Located at Scripps Mercy San Diego Hospital in Hillcrest. *

Why join Scripps Health?

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications.
  • Becker's Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2026 list of 150 top places to work in health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

*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: 262002680

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