Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)

Shasta Regional Medical Center; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 3,517,000 - 4,867,000; Full time

Job summary

Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, California, is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I for its clinical laboratory. The role involves skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages and supervision by the Laboratory Director/Manager.

Responsibilities include data entry, specimen processing, and maintaining cleanliness of lab areas. Requires High School Diploma, CPT I certification, and BLS within 45 days of hire; a minimum of one year of clinical lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimens.
• Enter data, file, answer calls and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and specimen handling.
• Process specimens across microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood banks.
• Assist with specimen referral, inventory, and maintaining work areas.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services. Shasta Regional Medical Center is one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals recognized by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from Leapfrog Group, the nation's premier advocate of transparency in health care. The hospital is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes. They are a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure, respiratory failure and is named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. Shasta Regional Medical Center delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit www.shastaregional.com.

Responsibilities

CPT I must meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246); (California Code of Regulations: 1034) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I 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. The CPT I;

• 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.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Shasta Regional 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 $25.53 to $35.33. 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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