Phlebotomist

DIVERSE LYNX LLC; Berkeley (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility, Sutter Health, is seeking a Phlebotomist in Berkeley, CA. The role involves specimen processing, clerical support, and providing patient care, requiring certification as a California State Certified Phlebotomy Technician I and BLS. This position offers competitive pay as well as the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician I required.
• BLS certification necessary.
• Experience in handling specimens and providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares body fluids for testing ensuring specimen integrity.
• Assists with clerical duties and answers phone inquiries.
• Delivers specimens and maintains clean work area.

Skills

Specimen processing

Patient care

Clerical duties

Communication

Education

CALIFORNIA STATE CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

BLS

Job description

Hiring

Position: Phlebotomist

Shift: Day 8 hours

Facility: Sutter Health

Location: Berkeley, CA

Pay range: $24/hr for Local and $30/hr on Traveller

Requirements:

Need lab assistant to help with processing specimens, answering phone calls, and sending specimens out. Also, this person will help with neonatal draws.

Certification requirements:

• CALIFORNIA STATE CPTI-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I
• BLS

Job Accountabilities:

• Receives and prepares for testing various types of body fluids and/or tissue, following established procedures to ensure specimen integrity and positive identification.
• Logs and accessions specimen and test information (manual or computerized).
• Picks up or delivers specimens/supplies (blood units, pathology specimens).
• Assists with clerical duties, such as verification of blood and reference laboratory invoices.
• Answers telephone inquiries regarding specimen procedures and test requirements.
• Stores, directs, and disposes of patient specimens according to procedures.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area with adequate supplies.
• Prints reports/logs, evaluates, and follows up on discrepancies to ensure all specimens are accounted for and processed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, assessing their data and needs based on age-specific requirements.
• Provides compassionate care, respecting patient dignity, and applies principles of continuous quality improvement.

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