Cert Phlebotomy Tech

Cottage Health; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to join their team in California. This role involves vital responsibilities such as performing phlebotomy, processing specimens, and providing client services, all while maintaining professionalism and efficiency in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Current California phlebotomy certification required.
• Experience in obtaining blood specimens from neonates and pediatric patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and skin puncture techniques for various patient ages.
• Manage specimen processing and laboratory information systems.
• Communicate with clients and operate automated instrumentation.

Skills

Computer keyboard skills

Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation

Education

Associate's degree or two-year college equivalency

Job description

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) for their PSC Paso Robles department responsible for being the front-line public relations member of the laboratory team and needs to maintain appropriate professionalism in the work environment. Under appropriate level of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies, the CPT assignments include: Phlebotomy, or other skin puncture technique, collection in patients of ages newborn to geriatric (including difficult to draw patients), processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching and retrieval, managing the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests, providing client services, and limited operation of automated instrumentation. Due to various work environments within PDL, use of a personal vehicle to travel between work locations may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.

Education:

• Preferred: Associate’s degree or two-year college equivalency.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Minimum: Current California phlebotomy certification.
• GVCH: Valid class "C" California Driver License and verification of acceptable driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum: Computer keyboard skills. Must be able to achieve 90% or higher on Data Entry Skills Assessment within 9 months of hire and meet workflow productivity standards.
• Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

Years of Related Work Experience:

• Preferred: Experience in obtaining blood specimens from neonates and pediatric patients.

About Us

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work.

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