Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I

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Organization:
MMC-Memorial Medical Center

Position Overview:
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

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.

Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes

Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.

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.

Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.

Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.

Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate basic and common deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes

Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Job Shift:
Varied

Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:
8

Days of the Week:
Variable

Weekend Requirements:
Every other Weekend

Benefits:
No

Unions:
No

Position Status:
Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:
0

Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual

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

Pay Range is $27.86 to $39.00 / 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.