Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant III

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

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to support laboratory quality control and patient specimen analysis at MMC-Memorial Medical Center. The role involves handling waived and moderate complexity testing, collecting blood specimens, and ensuring privacy and safety in all procedures.

You will operate and troubleshoot analyzers, process test orders, and guide phlebotomists to maintain an efficient workflow while interacting with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• CA Licensed CPT I or II required.
• 2 years of recent relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of privacy and safety regulations for patient data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze laboratory quality control and patient specimens.
• Perform QA tasks related to analytic workflow.
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot waived/moderate complexity analyzers.
• Collect blood specimens and interact with patients of diverse ages.
• Process test orders, patient registration, and specimen handling.
• Distribute reports and store/retrieve specimens as needed.
• Provide guidance to phlebotomists and lab assistants to optimize workflow.

Skills

Lab testing orders

Blood specimen collection

Patient interaction

Specimen handling

Waived & moderate testing

Accurate task performance

Time management

Diversity awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

CA CPT I or II licensure

2 years recent relevant experience

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

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

Job Description:

Job Description:

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

Evening/ Night

Schedule

Short Hour

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Every other Weekend

Benefits

No

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

8

Employee Status

Short Hour

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.