UC Davis Health is hiring: Certified Phlebotomy Technician 2 in Sacramento

Overview

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Job Summary

This position supports the department by providing phlebotomy services to adolescent, adult, geriatric, pediatric, and neonatal patients. Additional functions include timely and accurate specimen receipt, accessioning, preparation and/or processing for analysis on various body fluids, tissues, and fecal material. Duties include answering telephones, providing specimen collection information and results, filing, record keeping, supply inventory, ordering, equipment and general area maintenance. Incumbent will be assigned to outpatient laboratory locations within the Primary Care Network (PCN) clinics for phlebotomy/venipuncture services. Additional laboratory functions may include specimen dispatch to department and/or referral laboratories and providing courier services (utilizing University vehicles or by foot).

Minimum Qualifications

• Certified Phlebotomist Technician
• Must be a Certified Phlebotomy Technician, licensed by the State of California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) or UC Davis Health CPR or obtain within 3 months from hire date
• Ability to perform adult, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal venipuncture and neonatal skin puncture in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Knowledge of laboratory specimen handling, processing and shipping requirements
• Knowledge of computer systems such as EMR, LIS, email, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously and exercise judgment in setting priorities
• Ability to meet turnaround times and deadlines
• Manual dexterity for pipetting and/or aliquoting specimens

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Clinical and Anatomic Pathology specimen types (including blood, tissues, body fluids)
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, processes and workflows for phlebotomy and specimen handling and transport
• Ability to maintain legible and accurate records
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and exercise good judgment
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to resolve problems within the scope of duties
• Ability to maintain composure and flexibility in a dynamic environment
• Team player with ability to lead when requested
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations
• Recognize aberrant processes and use problem-solving skills to resolve issues

Key Responsibilities

• 65% - Phlebotomy duties
• 25% - Specimen handling
• 5% - Clerical duties
• 5% - Area maintenance / inventory

Department Overview

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is a large, diverse multi-site department focused on high-quality patient-centered diagnostic and therapeutic care, education, and research. The department is licensed by the State of California, CLIA-certified, CAP and AABB accredited, with multiple facilities. UC Davis Health publishes annual measurements of revenue and staffing to support its mission. The department emphasizes professionalism, competency, and innovation in service delivery.

Position Information

• Salary: $32.81 - $40.83 hourly
• Salary Grade: 292
• UC Job Title: CERT PHLEBOTOMY TCHN 2
• UC Job Code: 009293
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 80%
• Shift: Day Shift - PCN Float
• Location: Surgery & Emergency Services Pavilion
• Union Representation: EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

UC Davis offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, dental, vision, leave options, paid holidays, vacation/sick time, continuing education allowances, and retirement plan options. Specific benefits vary by union representation and eligibility.

Physical, Environmental, and Mental Demands

• Physical: standing, walking, occasional bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, keyboard use
• Environmental: routine exposure considerations and safety requirements
• Mental: sustained attention, problem solving, organization, communication, and multitasking

Special Requirements

• Critical position; employment contingent upon background check and may include drug screening, medical clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• Mandated reporter under CANRA; compliance with related policies and training

Equal Opportunity

UC Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. See the Anti-Discrimination Policy for details.

We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification. #YouBelongHere

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