Phlebotomist - Sycuan Health Center

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive.

Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

• One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan's sense of community.
• Sycuan is more than just a business.
• Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal.
• Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.
• Sycuan Health Center is seeking a Phlebotomist!
• In this role, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative healthcare team, ensuring accurate testing and timely results that directly impact patient outcomes.
• If you thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment, take pride in precision, and value compassionate patient interactions, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with us.
• Job Purpose/Summary: Works under the direction and supervision of Clinic Manager, Physician, Mid-Level Provider, Registered Nurse, and/or Licensed Vocational Nurse on clinic site.
• The Certified Phlebotomist is responsible for setting up lab for day-to-day operations to include but not limited to specimen procurement, specimen processing, and result reporting.
• Performs lab test according to lab scope of practice (CLIA waived testing).
• Responsible for lab maintenance and maintaining adequate inventory supply.
• Responsible for equipment calibration and quality controls as appropriate.
• Interprets, supports, and acknowledges SMDC Mission and Vision.

Policy

• Certified Phlebotomists must perform only duties that are within limitations of the scope of practice and in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the California Department of Public health. It is the responsibility of the Certified Phlebotomist to know his/her limitations and abide by the regulatory standards. The lab department’s primary focus is specimen procurement, specimen processing, result reporting, and processing of CLIA waived in-house tests.
• Scope of
• Practice: In California, Certified Phlebotomists shall perform skin punctures only when he/she maintains a current, valid certification with the CDPH as a limited phlebotomy technician. Performs skin punctures under the supervision of a licensed physician, licensed physician assistant, registered nurse, or designee. Certified Phlebotomists must complete at least three hours per year, or six hours every two years, of continuing education in phlebotomy related courses from a provider of continuing education approved pursuant to Article 2.5 and has posted at the work location in the laboratory employing the person, a current, valid state certificate as a Limited Phlebotomy Technician. Please see Essential Duties/Responsibilities below for specific procedures Certified Phlebotomist are able and unable to perform.