Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) - Clinical Lab

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

Job summary

Desert Valley Hospital in Southern California seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I to collect blood samples across all ages and manage associated clerical tasks under supervision. You will perform skin punctures or venipunctures, ensure accurate data entry, and help maintain laboratory operations and supplies.

The role is per diem with variable shifts, and requires CA CPT I licensure, BLS within 45 days, and preferably 1 year of clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Formal phlebotomy training or documented competency required.
• Active California CPT I license required.
• BLS within 45 days and maintained per hospital policy.
• Minimum of one year clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages.
• Enter data, file records, and communicate with patients and staff.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique across age groups.
• Process specimens and maintain lab area cleanliness.
• Assist with specimen handling, supplies, and routine tasks as needed.

Education

High School Diploma, or equivalent

Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training

Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license

BLS certification within forty-five days of hire

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.DesertValleyHospital.com.

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.

• 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

Desert Valley Hospital 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

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