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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health, Sacramento, California, United States, 95828

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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II We are pleased to consider you for this role. This description outlines essential responsibilities, qualifications, and job details.

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.

Education HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)

Certification & Licensure CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or 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

Compassionately and effectively interacting with patients

Handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis

Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks

Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes

Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors

Workflow Management

Appropriately respond to fluctuations in volume

Manage unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure

Handle shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues

Regular review of pending logs and priority assignments

Adherence To Practices & Procedures

Follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence

Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients

Applied Job Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making

Recognize and escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a collaborative setting with current, factual, and relevant work information

Job Details

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days Of The Week: Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements: 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 $31.23 to $39.03 / 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 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 one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Location Sacramento, CA

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