Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Lab Assistant III

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health’s Memorial Medical Center seeks a phlebotomy technician to support laboratory quality control and patient specimen analysis. You will operate and troubleshoot basic analyzers for waived and moderate complexity testing, collect blood specimens, and ensure accurate processing of samples for testing.

The role requires a HS Diploma or GED, a CA CPT I or II license, and about 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CA CPT I or CPT II license required.
• 2 years of recent relevant laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of laboratory quality control and patient specimens.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers for waived and moderate complexity testing.
• Collect blood specimens from patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Handle and process specimens for testing and input results into the system.
• Distribute reports and safeguard patient privacy and safety.
• Provide guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to optimize workflow.

Skills

Ordering laboratory testing

Collecting blood specimens

Compassionate patient interaction

Handling and processing specimens

Waived and moderate complexity testing

Accurate and reliable duties

Prioritizing tasks

Diversity of patient ages and needs

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CA Licensed CPT I or CPT II

Job description

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

Organization

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview

Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens. Also performs quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory work flow. Operates, maintains and does basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers that perform testing classified as "waived" and "moderate complexity". Collects blood specimens and interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, handles and processes a variety of specimens for Laboratory testing. 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. Provides guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to promote optimal workflow and rapid problem resolution. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Education

Job Description: HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)

Certification & Licensure

CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II

Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience.

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,
• Supporting the performance of waived and moderate complexity testing.
• 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 information system 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 elevate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
• Team Learning & Performance: 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

Nights

Schedule

Full Time

Shift Hours

10

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

35

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $35.68 to $49.95 / 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.