CPT Lab Assistant

Sutter Health; Berkeley (CA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Sutter Health at ABSMC-Ashby Campus seeks a Phlebotomy Technician I to collect blood specimens and support pre-analytic and analytic workflows. You will interact with patients of diverse ages, ensure accurate labeling, and assist with registration and test entry.

Responsibilities include maintaining safe work areas, documenting work, and adhering to privacy regulations. Evening shifts with 16 hours per week are available.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required prior to start date.
• CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or CPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II prior to start date.

Responsabilités

• Collect blood specimens and process for testing.
• Handle and accessions specimens with proper labeling and tracking.
• Enter and verify patient information and test orders.
• Distribute reports and manage specimen storage/ retrieval.

Connaissances

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Communication

Prioritization

Formation

HS Diploma or GED

CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

CPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II

Description du poste

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

Organization

ABSMC-Ashby Campus

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

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

DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

Affiliate: Sutter Coast Hospital, Department: Lab, CPTII-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. 1) ordering Laboratory testing,
2. 2) collecting blood specimens,
3. 3) compassionately and effectively interacting with patients,
4. 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. 1) Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
2. 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. 1) fluctuations in volume,
2. 2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure,
3. 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs,
4. 4) STAT test orders,
5. 5) specimen integrity issues,
6. 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Adherence to Practices & Procedures

1. 1) Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
2. 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. 1) Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
2. 2) Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately elevate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
3. 3) Effective verbal and written communication skills.
4. 4) Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.

Job Shift

Evenings

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

16

Employee Status

Short Hour

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

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.