Certified Phlebotomy Tech, CPT

St. Francis Medical Center•Lynwood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles, providing vital healthcare services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory, working under the supervision of a Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent
Current and valid state certification as a CPT I
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
Possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories
Stock routine supplies
Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures
May assist to pick up samples at hospital/OR
May assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples
May assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director