Phlebotomist

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 doing 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 the integrity and positive identification of the specimen submitted. Logs and accessions specimen and test information (manual or computerized). Picks up or delivers specimens/supplies (i.e., blood units, pathology specimens). Assists with various clerical duties (i.e., verification of blood and reference laboratory invoices). Answers telephone and responds to inquiries regarding the appropriate specimen requirements for various laboratory tests. Stores, directs, and disposes of patient specimens according to established procedures. Maintains a clean and organized work area; and adequate supplies as specified for each section. Prints reports/logs, evaluates, and follows up on discrepancies to ensure that all specimens have been accounted for and processed. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients, having the ability to assess data reflective of such patients' status, identifying each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and applying the principles of growth and development of such patients. By maintaining high standards of excellence, helps the Medical Center fulfill its mission by providing compassionate care and respecting the dignity of others. Applies the principles of "continuous quality improvement" which includes working cooperatively with colleagues and projecting a service orientation toward all. #J-18808-Ljbffr