Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II

Sutter Health; San Mateo; On-site; PHP 3,037,000 - 4,251,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in California is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II to collect blood specimens and prepare them for analysis. You will handle specimens, document orders, and participate in pre-analytic and analytic workflows while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires HS Diploma or GED and CPTI or CPT II certification prior to start date, with strong patient interaction and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required; CPTI or CPT II certification prior to start date.
• Experience collecting blood specimens and handling specimens for testing.
• Ability to interact compassionately with patients and maintain safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and process specimens for laboratory testing.
• Receive, accession, and assign specimens to appropriate workflow steps.
• Document patient registration and test orders; prepare and distribute reports.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Blood collection

Patient interaction

Specimen processing

Workflow management

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II

Open Full-time 34.55–48.36 USD per hour as stated in the posting

About this job

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation MPD

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: These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

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 OR 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:

• 1) ordering Laboratory testing,
• 2) collecting blood specimens,
• 3) compassionately and effectively interacting with patients,
• 4) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.

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

• 1) Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
• 2) Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:

• 1) fluctuations in volume,
• 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure,
• 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs,
• 4) STAT test orders,
• 5) specimen integrity issues,
• 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Adherence to Practices & Procedures:

• 1) Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• 2) 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:

• 1) Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
• 2) Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately elevate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
• 3) Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• 4) Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.

Job Shift: Days

Schedule: Full Time

Shift Hours: 8

Days of the Week: Monday - Friday

Every other Weekend

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 $34.55 to $48.36 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider 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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