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Life IVF Center · 1 month ago

Certified Phlebotomy Laboratory Technician - Fertility Specialty

Arcadia, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Life IVF Center is a nationally acclaimed fertility program, helping thousands build the family of their dreams. The Phlebotomy Laboratory Technician will be responsible for various aspects of patient experience and business operations, including blood draws, specimen preparation, and ensuring compliance with medical records.

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Responsibilities

Specimen Collection: Perform venipuncture on IVF patients to collect blood samples for hormone assays, ensuring minimal patient discomfort and adherence to clinical protocols

Patient Verification: Confirm patient identity and cross-check requisition forms to ensure proper specimen labeling and accurate record keeping

Specimen Handling: Label and store specimens appropriately; maintain the chain-of-custody and ensure specimens are transported to the laboratory under proper conditions

Equipment Use and Maintenance: Operate and maintain phlebotomy and hormone assay equipment; perform routine cleaning and calibration as per standard operating procedures

Documentation: Accurately document all sample collections, including time, date, and any patient-specific notes, in compliance with laboratory and regulatory standards

Safety and Infection Control: Follow strict infection control and biohazard protocols to ensure a safe environment for both patients and staff

Quality Assurance: Participate in regular quality control and proficiency testing to uphold the integrity of hormone assay results

Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with departments to enhance medical practice standards, resolve patient issues, and contribute to improvements in patient care and satisfaction

Qualification

California Phlebotomy LicensePhlebotomy experienceHormone Assay experienceEMR software familiarityFluency in SpanishWarm bedside mannerVerbal communicationAttention to detailTeam player

Required

1+ year experience as a Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Technician, Phlebotomy Laboratory Scientist or Laboratory Technician; alternative titles include Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technician

California Phlebotomy License (CPT1) is required

Warm bedside manner and comfort communicating with patients is critical

Preferred

Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a Biology or a related science is optional but strongly preferred

Experience in Hormone Assay, analysis, and/or familiarity with TOSOH equipment is a strong plus

Fluency in languages beyond English, particularly Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, or other Chinese dialects strongly preferred

Familiarity with EMR software and patient scheduling is a plus

Applicants demonstrating a track record of longer tenures in previous roles will be given preference

Local to the Arcadia/San Gabriel Valley area for interview, evaluation period