Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II Job at Sutter Health in Bakersf

Overview

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Organization: SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

Position Overview: Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing.
• Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior.
• Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow.
• Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing.
• Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens.
• Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.
• Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment.
• Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Certification & Licensure: CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I; OR CPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II
• Typical Experience: 1-year recent relevant experience.
• Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to ordering Laboratory testing, collecting blood specimens, compassionate and effective patient interactions, and handling/processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis. Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and tasks. Ability to organize and prioritize duties for completion within expected timeframes. Ability to communicate effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds. Ability to respond to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues. Adherence to practices and procedures and knowledge of applicable regulations to ensure privacy and safety. Applied job knowledge, critical thinking and problem solving, including recognizing and escalating deviations and issues; effective verbal and written communication; and ability to work collaboratively.

Job Details

• Job Shift: Day/Evening
• Schedule: Full Time
• Shift Hours: 8
• Days of the Week: Monday - Friday
• Weekend Requirements: Occasionally, Saturday
• Benefits: Yes
• Unions: No
• Position Status: Non-Exempt
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Status: Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $33.53 to $41.91 / hour. The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.