Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yes

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood specimens and support pre-analytic and analytic workflows. You will receive and accession specimens, enter orders, and help with post-analytic tasks in a patient-centric, compliant environment.

The role emphasizes accurate specimen handling, adherence to privacy and safety rules, teamwork, and effective communication with a diverse patient population. Regular day shifts, with one weekend per month, 30 total weekly hours.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CA CPT I or CPT II license required.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing processes and safety regulations.
• Ability to interact compassionately with patients.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens and receives, handles and processes specimens for testing.
• Performs patient registration and test-order entry tasks.
• Distributes reports and stores or retrieves specimens.
• Maintains clean, stocked and safe work area and documents work.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Patient interaction

Lab workflow

Quality & safety

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CA CPT I or CPT II license

Job description

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

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central

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:

EDUCATION:

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

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

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

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

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

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

Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:

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

Adherence to Practices & Procedures:

1. Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
2. 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:

1. Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
2. Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately elevate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
3. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
4. 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:

One Weekend Shift a month

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

30

Employee Status:

Regular

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

Pay Range is $32.18 to $45.04 / 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.