Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health is hiring a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II for a six-month term. The role involves collecting blood specimens, handling and processing samples, and ensuring accurate registration and test entry.

You will work within pre-analytic/analytic workflows and help maintain quality and safety standards. The position emphasizes patient interaction, adherence to local regulations, and teamwork to support timely reporting and specimen processing in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required before start date.
• Licensed CPT I or II in CA preferred.
• Ability to collect blood specimens and handle samples per procedures.
• Knowledge of pre-analytic and analytic workflow and quality practices.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and process samples for testing.
• Receive, sort, and accession specimens; assign to workflow.
• Perform basic post-analytic tasks and distribute reports.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and safe work area; monitor pending work.
• Escalate priority issues and ensure patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Blood collection

Lab workflow

Patient interaction

Safety & compliance

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

Tools

Blood draw equipment

Job description

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Open Full-time 29.25–40.95 USD per hour as stated in the posting

Open — Sutter Health has a posting for this job. Posted 12 Nov 2026.

Posted 12 Nov 2026 · Full-time · 29.25–40.95 USD per hour as stated in the posting

About this job

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

Organization:

SMF-Sutter Med Foundation - North

Position Overview:

This is a limited-term position with an anticipated duration of approximately six months.
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

Saturday

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 $29.25 to $40.95 / 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.