Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Centinela Hospital Medical Center; Inglewood (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centinela Hospital Medical Center in Inglewood, CA, is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to collect specimens, perform phlebotomy, and support laboratory operations. Under the supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will handle clerical duties, greet patients, and ensure clean, accurate processing of samples for analysis.

The role requires CA CPT 1 certification, 1 year lab experience preferred (new grads ok), and BCLS upon hire.

Qualifications

• Certificate CPT 1 in the State of California.
• Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred, but new graduate acceptable.
• BCLS upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy and collect specimens for analysis.
• Handle computer entry, filing and other clerical duties.
• Greet patients and maintain friendly, professional communication.
• Work under supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist.
• Keep storage areas and equipment clean and organized.
• Process specimens for reference laboratory and various tests.
• Stock and order routine supplies as needed.
• Move throughout the facility to collect specimens safely.
• Assist with special projects and meet deadlines.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Laboratory terminology

Education

Certificate CPT 1 in CA

BCLS certification

Job description

Overview

At Centinela Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, a Top-15 hospital system in the United States, Centinela Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Centinela Hospital Medical Center has been serving the communities of Inglewood and the wider Los Angeles area for 100 years. An award-winning facility, ranking in the top 5% nationally for quality and patient safety, Centinela Hospital is a 362-bed acute-care hospital with a 24-hour STEMI certified emergency department and primary stroke center, orthopedic care, advanced cardiac services, critical care services, inpatient and outpatient rehab programs, and more. Centinela has earned hundreds of national awards and recognitions, including "100 Top Hospital" recognition from Fortune/Merative and straight 'A's (2018-2024) for hospital safety from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.centinelamed.com .

Responsibilities

CPT I must follow the CA Codes (bpc: 1246); (CCR 1034) to work in the laboratory. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I work more frequently with patients and collects samples for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist. This person performs: 1) computer entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) may work alone or in various size groups on any shift on any day of the week under direct supervision of a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, 3) should demonstrate adequate knowledge of the usual terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 4) demonstrate good telephone etiquette and be able to greet patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 5) have good communication skills, 6) demonstrate good working knowledge of phlebotomy and the equipment used in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 7) processing microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 8) processing specimens for reference laboratory, 9) stocking and ordering of routine supplies, 10) keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and collection areas clean, 11) must be able to move throughout the facility without assistance and perform blood collection in a safe and efficient manner, 12) process or place specimens on laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures. Special projects or other assignments may be given with expectations to be completed in a specified timeframe.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Training

• Certificate of CPT 1 in the State of California.
• Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred, but new graduate acceptable.
• BCLS upon hire.

Pay Transparency

Centinela 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. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $25.70 to $25.70. 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

Full Time

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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