Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health’s SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood specimens and process samples for laboratory testing. You will handle patient registration, order entry, and post-analytic tasks such as reporting and filing, while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

You must hold a California CPT I or II license and have a HS Diploma or GED. This per diem/casual role requires ability to work nights, with flexible days and shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED prior to start date.
• CA Licensed CPT I or II.
• Knowledge of local/state/federal regulations to protect patient privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Collects and processes specimens for laboratory testing.
• Receives, sorts and accessions specimens to proper workflow.
• Performs patient registration and/or test order entry tasks in the system.

Skills

Ordering tests

Blood collection

Patient interaction

Specimen handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

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

Organization

SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

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.

Education

Job Description: 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

• 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 elevate 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

Nights

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

As Needed

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

0

Employee Status

Per Diem/Casual

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.