Phlebotomist - Part Time - Mercy Chula Vista

This is a part-time, benefitted position working varied 8-hour shifts at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. Shift start times may vary and include 12:00 p.m., 1:30 p.m., or 2:00 p.m. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

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 Scripps Mercy Chula Vista? *

• Enjoy the unique and vibrant location just eight miles from the Mexican border, serving a diverse and rapidly growing community with top-tier medical services.
• Be part of a hospital renowned for its comprehensive clinical and surgical offerings, from cancer care to neurology, ensuring you make a significant impact on patient lives every day.
• Join a committed and diverse team with impressive longevity and experience the camaraderie and fun of our famous lab potlucks!

*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 including: o Respond to life critical situations such as Trauma, Stroke Codes, Code Sepsis or Code Blues. o Ensure samples are collected following time-sensitive priorities (STAT, Timed and routine). o Observe aseptic technique and isolation procedures whenever indicated. o Clarify unclear orders, resolve any orders or patient identification discrepancies prior to sample collection and document ABN necessity whenever indicated. o Identify patients according to policy prior to sample collection and label samples accurately. o Perform phlebotomy through venipuncture or capillary puncture and observe age-specific techniques for all patient age groups. o Preserve sample integrity by delivering samples to the laboratory within the required amount of time. o 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. o Follow HAZMAT regulations when packing samples for transport to the Core Lab or other laboratories. o Perform crucial pre-analytic and analytic steps of test procedures as required, under supervision of licensed laboratory personnel. o 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: *

• 1 year phlebotomy experience, preferably in hospital setting
• New grads welcome to apply!

Job: *Lab

Organization: *Scripps Mercy Chula Vista

Title: Phlebotomist - Part Time - Mercy Chula Vista

Location: Southern San Diego County-CHULA VISTA-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL CHULA VISTA

Requisition ID: 262005156