CERT PHLEBOTOMIST II

CommonSpirit Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, CA, is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to collect blood, urine, and culture specimens across all ages. You will ensure precise patient identification and adhere to lab procedures under state and federal regulations.

The role requires maintaining CPT I certification, performing clerical tasks, and collaborating with licensed technologists in a fast-paced environment. Excellent patient communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California CPT I certificate.
• Must complete required continuing education to maintain CPT I.
• Rigid accuracy in patient name/ID identification and phlebotomy procedures for all ages.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood, urine, and culture specimens per procedures.
• Perform clerical tasks and routine testing under supervision.
• Follow verbal and written instructions exactly and promote teamwork.
• Work calmly in high-volume and STAT situations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clerical tasks

Following instructions

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Patient communication

Education

California CPT I certificate

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Phlebotomy Technician Level II, you will be responsible for obtaining blood, urine, and culture specimens from patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric, according to established procedures of Marian Medical Center Laboratory and State and Federal Regulations.

Every day you will obtaining blood, urine, and culture specimens from patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric, according to established procedures of Marian Medical Center Laboratory and State and Federal Regulations.

To be successful in this role, you must

• Perform clerical functions and routine repetitive specimen testing under direct supervision of a licensed technologist
• Rotate shifts, holidays, and weekends as needed
• perform duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management following written notice
• Be able to follow verbal and written instructions exactly
• Demonstrate and promote teamwork
• Be able to work in a calm and conscientious manner under high volume and STAT conditions
• Have basic communication skills and the ability to be caring and personable with patients are mandatory
• Have Knowledge of standard laboratory terminology is preferred
• Have rigid accuracy in the identification of patient names and numbers and the ability to perform phlebotomy successfully using established procedures on patients of all ages are essential qualifications

Job Requirements

• Must have a valid and current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certificate.
• Must complete required continuing education requirements to maintain State CPT I certification.

Preferred

• High school and/or college chemistry, biology, or mathematics are highly desired.

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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Pay Range

$27.71 - $33.13 /hour