Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Laboratory Assistant II

Jobtailor; Lodi (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in California seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood samples, manage specimens, and ensure accurate labeling and processing in a fast-paced lab.

Ideal candidate has CPT I or II, 1 year of experience, and strong communication, with strict adherence to privacy and safety rules; full-time day schedule Monday–Friday with rotating weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience.
• California CPT I or II license.
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory test ordering and blood specimen collection.
• Knowledge of handling and processing biological specimens.
• Ability to work a full-time day schedule, Monday–Friday, with rotating weekends.
• Ability to interact compassionately with diverse patients.
• Ability to follow privacy and patient-safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and receive, handle, and process specimens for laboratory testing
• Receive, sort, and accession specimens into appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows
• Complete computerized patient registration and/or test order entry tasks
• Perform specimen collection, receiving, processing, report distribution, and specimen storage/retrieval
• Document work and maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area
• Monitor pending work and escape priority work
• Operate basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and patient safety

Skills

Blood Specimen Collection

Lab Test Ordering

Critical Thinking

Verbal & Written Communication

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma / GED

California CPT I or II license

Job description

• Collect blood specimens and receive, handle, and process specimens for laboratory testing
• Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors
• Receive, sort, and accession specimens into appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows
• Complete computerized patient registration and/or test order entry tasks
• Perform specimen collection, receiving, processing, report distribution, and specimen storage/retrieval
• Document work and maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area
• Monitor pending work and escape priority work
• Operate basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and patient safety

Requirements

• High school diploma, General Education Diploma (GED), or equivalent education/experience
• Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma
• California Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Knowledge of laboratory test ordering and blood specimen collection
• Knowledge of handling and processing biological specimens
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform duties and assigned tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks within expected timeframes
• Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with diverse patients
• Ability to manage workflow fluctuations, unexpected equipment or information-system failures, hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable privacy and patient-safety regulations, codes, policies, and procedures
• Critical-thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and escalation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information
• Ability to work a full-time day schedule, Monday–Friday, with rotating weekends
• California licensure as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in blood specimen collection, processing, and laboratory workflows while ensuring compliance with privacy and patient safety regulations. Effectively interacts with diverse patient populations and manages workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• California Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II
• Blood Specimen Collection
• Laboratory Test Ordering
• Critical-Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills
• Effective Verbal and Written Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Specimen Processing
• Patient Registration
• Accessioning Specimens
• Operating Pre-Analytic Laboratory Equipment
• Documenting Work
• Handling Biological Specimens
• Organizing and Prioritizing Tasks
• Monitoring Pending Work
• Escalating Priority Work
• Following Standard Practices

Soft Skills

• Compassionate Patient Interaction
• Collaboration
• Decision-Making
• Time Management
• Adaptability

Certifications & Qualifications

• California Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II

Industry Keywords

• Patient Safety Regulations
• Privacy Regulations
• Biological Specimens
• Laboratory Workflows
• Healthcare Compliance