Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II

Sutter Health; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutter Health in the Palo Alto area is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II. Collects blood specimens and handles processing in a busy lab environment, while supporting pre-analytic and analytic workflows.

You will interact with patients of diverse backgrounds, maintain accurate records, and follow privacy and safety standards under state and federal regulations. Part-time, day/evening shifts, 24 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED prior to start date.
• CPTI or CPT II certification prior to start date.
• Knowledge of privacy and safety regulations in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and process samples for testing.
• Receive, sort, accession and assign specimens to workflows.
• Document work, maintain clean and safe work area, and escalate priority tasks.
• Operate basic pre-analytic lab equipment and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Blood collection

Patient interaction

Lab workflow

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Job description

Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II

About this job

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

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD

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

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development). Job Description modifications for union represented position are subject to CBA guidelines.

Education

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

Certification & Licensure

CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I provided prior to start date
OR CPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II provided prior to start date

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

Day/Evening

Schedule

Part Time

Shift Hours

6

Days of the Week

Monday - Friday

Every other Weekend

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours

24

Employee Status

Regular

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

Pay Range is $34.55 to $48.36 / 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.