Phlebotomy Technician II – Lab Specimen Specialist

Sutter Health; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutter Health in Palo Alto is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing. You will receive, sort, accessions specimens and perform pre-analytic tasks while interacting compassionately with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities include processing orders, documenting work, maintaining safety, and ensuring specimen integrity. Requires HS Diploma or GED and CPTI/CPTII certification before start date; full-time, on-site,

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED prior to start date.
• CPTI or CPT II certification prior to start date.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy processes and patient interaction.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens and handles specimens for laboratory testing.
• Receives, sorts, accession specimens and assigns to workflows.
• Completes computerized tasks for patient registration and test entry.
• Performs pre-analytic and analytic tasks and distributes reports.
• Maintains a clean, stocked, safe work area and adheres to regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient interaction

Specimen collection

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPTI Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

CPT II Certified Phlebotomy Technician II

Job description

Sutter Health in Palo Alto is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to collect blood specimens and prepare them for laboratory testing. You will receive, sort, accessions specimens and perform pre-analytic tasks while interacting compassionately with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.

Responsibilities include processing orders, documenting work, maintaining safety, and ensuring specimen integrity. Requires HS Diploma or GED and CPTI/CPTII certification before start date; full-time, on-site,