Sutter Health is hiring: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assist

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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