Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health's CPMC- California Pacific Med Center Van Ness campus in San Francisco is seeking a Per Diem/Casual Phlebotomy Technician.

You will collect blood samples, receive and process specimens for laboratory testing, interact with patients of diverse ages, and ensure regulatory privacy and safety.

This role requires a HS diploma and CPT-I or CPT-II certification, with attention to quality, documentation, and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required prior to start date.
• CPT-I or CPT-II certification provided prior to start date.
• Ability to handle and process blood specimens and interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens and handles/ processes specimens for testing.
• Completes patient registration and test order entry tasks.
• Distributes reports and maintains a clean, safe work area.
• Adheres to privacy and safety regulations and policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient interaction

Specimen handling

Quality documentation

Prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

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

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center Van Ness

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

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

Job Description

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

• 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

Day/Evening

Schedule

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours

8

Days Of The Week

Variable

Weekend Requirements

Saturday, Sunday

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

Pay Range is $36.28 to $50.78 / 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.