IMPACT LIVES, IMPACT COMMUNITY

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 0-4 years of experience performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick, heel stick, and collection of body fluid specimens.
• Certified Phlebotomy Tech Certificate from and approved DHHS training facility.
• Completion of 40hrs of clinical lab training at an approved CLIA lab.
• Completion of 40hrs of phlebotomy didactic training.
• Current California Phlebotomy Tech Certificate or License.
• Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.

• Follow all established guidelines for venipuncture, finger stick, heel stick, and collection of body fluid specimens.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Any identified problems require immediate notification to technical CLS supervisor.
• Workstation and laboratory areas are kept clean in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Maintain lab supplies and materials at appropriate stock levels.
• Monitor and adhere to laboratory safety per the FHCSD chemical hygiene plan and safety processes.
• Perform specimen handling, storage of specimens and processing according to Laboratory Procedure Manual.
• Follow the Laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Input order entry, pending log and cancellation of specimens into the computer tracking system.
• Perform clerical duties related to reporting of results and distribution in a timely manner.
• Perform Point-of-Care Waived Test according to Laboratory Procedure Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.