Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare Services; Montclair (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Montclair Hospital Medical Center in Montclair, CA, a member of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to support patient care in the clinical laboratory. Responsibilities include blood collection, data entry, and specimen processing in accordance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completes a phlebotomy program, holds a CA Phlebotomy Tech I license, and maintains BLS certification. Per diem shifts offer flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or on-the-job training with documented competency.
• Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I collects blood specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture from patients of all ages.
• Performs computer data entry, filing, and telephone communication.
• Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and safety procedures.
• Processes specimens for multiple laboratory departments and may assist with specimen referral.
• Maintains cleanliness and inventory of storage areas and equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

BLS Certification

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training program

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 reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.00. 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

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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