Certified Phlebotomy Tech I - Community Health Lab

Ravenswood Family Health Network; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenswood Family Health Network (RFHN) in East Palo Alto, CA, seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to perform venipuncture, prepare specimens, and support point-of-care testing across clinics.

Under general supervision, you will enter data in the EHR, maintain lab equipment, and assist with quality control, inventory, and specimen handling while providing courteous patient service in a diverse community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current California Phlebotomy Technician I license required.
• Current Basic Life Support certification required.
• Current California drivers’ license and ability to travel between clinics.
• Ability to perform in-house lab tests (Hb, urine dips, pregnancy testing, glucose testing).
• One year of experience in healthcare facility or lab preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish/English proficiency preferred.
• Knowledge of lab methods, safety procedures, terminology, and infection control.
• Proficiency with EHR and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Performs venous and skin punctures to obtain blood samples.
• Prepares specimens for shipping and maintains accurate records.
• Enters data into the EHR system including insurance and billing information.
• Maintains laboratory and equipment in an orderly and sanitary condition.
• Performs and records quality control testing.
• Conducts inventory and stocking of supplies and equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Venipuncture

EHR data entry

Lab safety procedures

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish/English

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma or GED

California Phlebotomy Technician I license

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

Ravenswood Family Health Network (RFHN) in East Palo Alto, CA, seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to perform venipuncture, prepare specimens, and support point-of-care testing across clinics.

Under general supervision, you will enter data in the EHR, maintain lab equipment, and assist with quality control, inventory, and specimen handling while providing courteous patient service in a diverse community.