Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Lab Assistant II, LIMITED TERM

Sutter Health; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Join Sutter Health's PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD as a Phlebotomy Technician. You will collect blood specimens, receive and process samples for laboratory testing, and interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

You will help with pre-analytic and analytic workflow, enter test orders, distribute reports, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following all privacy and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard lab principles, processes and equipment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact compassionately with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and receive, handle, and process specimens for testing.
• Perform pre-analytic and analytic workflow and enter test orders.
• Distribute reports and store/retrieve specimens as needed.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area and complete quality-related tasks.
• Follow privacy and safety regulations for patient information.

Skills

Phlebotomy collection

Specimen handling

Patient interaction

Laboratory workflow

Privacy and safety

Documentation accuracy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview

Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality‑related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

Education

• HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) provided prior to start date

Certification & Licensure

• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I provided prior to start date
• OR CPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II provided prior to start date

Skills And Knowledge

Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to:

• ordering Laboratory testing,
• collecting blood specimens,
• compassionately and effectively interacting with patients,
• handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.

Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.

• Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

Workflow Management Ability To Appropriately Respond To

• fluctuations in volume,
• unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure,
• shift-to-shift hand-offs,
• STAT test orders,
• specimen integrity issues,
• regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Adherence To Practices & Procedures

• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Applied Job Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

• Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision‑making.
• Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalating complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

Rotating Weekends

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non‑Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $34.55 to $48.36 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.