Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health Job OpportunityWe are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!Position OverviewThis is a limited-term position with an anticipated duration of approximately six months. Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. 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 DescriptionEducation: HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education/experienceCertification & Licensure: CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or IIPreferred Experience as Typically Acquired in: 1 year of basic clinical laboratory and phlebotomy experience as typically acquired in a similar environment.Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to: 1) ordering Laboratory testing, 2) collecting blood specimens, 3) compassionately and effectively interacting with patients, 4) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis. Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks. Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes. 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 IS failure, 3) shift-to-shift hand-offs, 4) STAT test orders, 5) specimen integrity issues, 6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc. Adherence to Practices & Procedures: 1) Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence. 2) Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients. Applied Job Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: 1) Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making. 2) Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes. 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.Job ShiftVariedScheduleFull TimeShift Hours8Days of the WeekVariableWeekend RequirementsRotating WeekendsBenefitsYesUnionsNoPosition StatusNon-ExemptWeekly Hours40Employee StatusLimited Term (Fixed Term)Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.Pay Range is $26.37 to $32.95 / hour