Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Montclair Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time Certified Phlebotomy Technician I in Montclair, CA. You will perform blood collection for analysis, handle clerical tasks, and maintain specimen integrity under supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager.

Requirements include a High School Diploma, completion of a phlebotomy training program, active California CPT I license, and BLS within 45 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency.
• Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license required.
• BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection.
• Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrates knowledge of test terminology ordered in the laboratory and communicates with patients politely.
• Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment for specimen collection from newborns to geriatrics.
• Processes and loads specimens for analysis and refers to reference laboratories when needed.
• Stocks routine supplies and maintains cleanliness of storage areas and equipment.
• May assist with sample pickup, specimen sorting, inventory, and other duties as assigned by department leadership.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training program

California Phlebotomy Technician I license

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Montclair Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!Founded in 1973, Montclair Hospital, a 106-bed acutecare, not-for-profit community hospital, received the “100 Top Hospital” in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, thePatient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades®, and the Women’s Choice Award® for America’sBest Emergency Care. For more information visitMontclair-hospital.org

Responsibilities

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, under California Business and Professions Code section 1246, primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.

This individual: 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 7) stocks routine supplies, 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 10) may be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required.
• Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license required.
• BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

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Pay Transparency

Montclair Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $23.00 - $24.26. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

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