Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II Job at Sutter Heal

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Location: Sacramento, CA • Posted 2 weeks ago • Salary: $31.23 – $39.03 per hour

Position Overview

Collects blood specimens, receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, sorts, and accession specimens, assigning them 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 such as distributing reports, storing and retrieving specimens. Completes quality‑related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, monitoring pending work, and 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 for completion within expected timeframes.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

Workflow Management Ability To Appropriately Respond To

• Fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure, shift‑to‑shift hand‑offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Adherence To Practices & Procedures

• Ability to 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.
• Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately elevate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting where communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.

Physical Activities And Requirements

See required physical demands, mental components, visual activities & working conditions at the following link: Job Requirements.

Job Shift

Day/Evening

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

4

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Saturday

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non‑Exempt

Weekly Hours

20

Employee Status

Regular

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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

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.