Sutter Health
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II
Sutter Health, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Organization
PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD
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.
Job Description Education
HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) provided prior to start date
Certification & Licensure
CPTI‑Certified Phlebotomy Technician I provided prior to start date
CPT II‑Certified Phlebotomy Technician II provided prior to start date
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 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:
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 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 the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required
Job Shift Days
Schedule Short Hour
Shift Hours 8
Days of the Week Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements Every other Weekend, Rotating Weekends
Benefits No
Unions No
Position Status Non‑Exempt
Weekly Hours 8
Employee Status Short Hour
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range $33.53 to $41.91 / hour
Compensation Note The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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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.
Job Description Education
HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) provided prior to start date
Certification & Licensure
CPTI‑Certified Phlebotomy Technician I provided prior to start date
CPT II‑Certified Phlebotomy Technician II provided prior to start date
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 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:
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 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 the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required
Job Shift Days
Schedule Short Hour
Shift Hours 8
Days of the Week Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements Every other Weekend, Rotating Weekends
Benefits No
Unions No
Position Status Non‑Exempt
Weekly Hours 8
Employee Status Short Hour
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer. EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range $33.53 to $41.91 / hour
Compensation Note The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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