Certified Phlebotomy Technologist (CPT)

Prime Healthcare; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis Medical Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Per Diem Phlebotomist (CPT I) for night shifts. The role involves venipuncture for patients of all ages under supervision, data entry, and specimen processing in a busy clinical laboratory.

Required are a CPT I certification, High School Diploma, and BLS within 45 days of hire. The center emphasizes quality care and compassionate service for a broad patient population.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and valid CPT I state certification required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood samples.
• Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and uses equipment for specimens.
• Maintains cleanliness of storage areas, equipment, and work areas.
• Assists with sample handling and may help with pickups or deliveries as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

CPT I

BLS

Education

High School Diploma

CPT I certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.comfor more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to compassion, quality, and service!

Responsibilities

CPT I must meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246); (California Code of Regulations: 1034) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The CPT I;

• performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties,


• possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory,


• demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner,


• demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients,


• processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens,


• processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories,


• stocks routine supplies,


• maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas,


• processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures,


• May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc..


• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

*This is a Per-Diem position, 1+ year of experience and licensure is preferred*

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.


• 2. Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.


• 3. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.


• 4. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

St. Francis Medical Center offers competitive compensation and the current compensation rate for this role is $23.80. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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