Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) - Clinical Lab

Prime Healthcare•Montclair, CA

About The Position

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I for its clinical laboratory. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor, the technician performs skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis. The role also includes specimen processing, clerical and telephone duties, supply and work-area upkeep, and other tasks assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency.
Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current according to hospital requirements.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for analysis.
Enter data into computers, file materials, communicate by telephone, and perform other clerical duties.
Understand terminology associated with laboratory tests that are ordered.
Greet patients and visitors politely and demonstrate effective communication and telephone etiquette.
Use appropriate phlebotomy techniques and equipment to collect specimens from newborns through geriatric patients.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock routine supplies and maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
Process or load specimens onto automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
As needed, pick up samples at the hospital or operating room; help sort samples for analysis and put them away; assist pathology; manage inventory and replenish or order supplies; handle mail pickup and delivery, faxing, phone calls, and product deliveries.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.