Cert Phlebotomy Tech

Cottage Health • Santa Barbara, CA

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About The Position

The position of Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) for Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL) is the front-line public relations member of the laboratory team and needs to maintain appropriate professionalism in the work environment. Under appropriate level of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies, the CPT assignments include: Phlebotomy, or other skin puncture technique, collection in patients of ages newborn to geriatric (including difficult to draw patients), processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching and retrieval, managing the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests, providing client services, and limited operation of automated instrumentation. Due to various work environments within PDL, use of a personal vehicle to travel between work locations may be required.

Requirements

• Current California phlebotomy certification
• Valid class "C" California Driver License and verification of acceptable driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles
• Computer keyboard skills
• Must be able to achieve 90% or higher on Data Entry Skills Assessment within 9 months of hire and meet workflow productivity standards
• Ability to troubleshoot, problem-solve and follow-up with any issues
• Ability to respond appropriately to resolve routine patient questions and concerns
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet established schedules and timelines
• Ability to work independently and autonomously with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills to successfully interact with patients and employees
• Ability to establish collaborative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, clients, patients, and all others contacted in the scope of employment
• The employee communicates effectively
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Excellent communication skills to successfully interact with patients and employees
• Supports the mission, vision, and values of CHS by attending a Code of Conduct class within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or two-year college equivalency
• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy, or other skin puncture technique, collection in patients of ages newborn to geriatric (including difficult to draw patients)
• Processing of all types of specimens
• Operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching and retrieval
• Managing the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests
• Providing client services
• Limited operation of automated instrumentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree