Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1)

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Organization:

MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:

This is a limited-term position with an anticipated duration of approximately six months.

Collects blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. 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:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED). or equivalent education/experience


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to.
1) Collecting blood specimens
2) Compassionately and effectively interacting with patients
3) Handling biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.
4) Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
5) Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
6) Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors

Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to.
1) Fluctuations in volume;
2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure;
3) Shift-to-shift hand-offs;
4) STAT test orders;
5) Specimen integrity issues
6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
7) Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
8) Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
9) Effective verbal and written communication skills.
10) Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
11) Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate basic and common deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
12) Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Job Shift:

Day/Evening

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Every other Weekend

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

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

Pay Range is $27.04 to $33.79 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers 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.