Cert Phlebotomy Tech

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health's Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory in Santa Barbara is seeking a Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) to join the lab team as a front-line public relations member. Under supervision, CPT duties include phlebotomy, specimen handling, and data entry in hospital systems.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills, accurate data entry, and adherence to regulatory standards. Travel between lab locations may be required, and a California phlebotomy certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two-year college equivalency.
• Current California phlebotomy certification.
• GVCH: Valid class C California Driver License and driving record check.
• Must achieve 90%+ on Data Entry Skills Assessment within 9 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and skin puncture collections.
• Process and handle specimens; data entry in Laboratory Information Systems.
• Manage unreceived specimen list and unusual requests; provide client services.
• Travel between work locations using a personal vehicle if required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Independence

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

The position of Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) for Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL) is 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. LEVEL OF EDUCATION Preferred:

• Associate 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES All knowledge, skills, and abilities listed indicate the minimum level deemed necessary to perform this job proficiently.

• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and follow-up with any issues. Ability to respond appropriately to resolve routine patient questions and concerns. Ability to work under pressure and to meet established schedules and timelines. Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimum supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients and employees. Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, clients, patients, and all others contacted in the scope of employment.
• The employee communicates effectively. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Excellent communication skills to successfully interact with patients and employees.
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of CHS by attending a Code of Conduct class within six months of hire.

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.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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