Cert Phlebotomy Tech

Cottage Health•Santa Barbara, CA
•$28 - $42

About The Position

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) for its PSC Ridley Tree Cancer Center department. The CPT serves as a front-line public relations member of the laboratory team and maintains appropriate professionalism in the work environment. Under the level of supervision required by regulatory agencies, the CPT collects specimens through phlebotomy or other skin-puncture techniques from patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients, including patients who are difficult to draw. The position also processes all types of specimens; uses Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching, and retrieval; manages the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests; provides client services; and performs limited operation of automated instrumentation. Depending on work location, travel between sites using a personal vehicle may be required.

Requirements

  • Current California phlebotomy certification.
  • Computer keyboard skills.
  • Achieve at least 90% on the Data Entry Skills Assessment within 9 months of hire and meet workflow productivity standards.
  • For GVCH: valid Class C California driver license and verification of an acceptable driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate’s degree or two-year college equivalency.
  • Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
  • Experience obtaining blood specimens from neonates and pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

  • Collect specimens by phlebotomy or other skin-puncture techniques from newborn to geriatric patients, including difficult-to-draw patients.
  • Process all types of specimens.
  • Use Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching, and retrieval.
  • Manage the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests.
  • Provide client services.
  • Perform limited operation of automated instrumentation.
  • Maintain appropriate professionalism in the work environment.
  • Travel between work locations using a personal vehicle if required.

Benefits

  • Eligible employees may receive shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable.
  • Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program.
  • Cottage Health offers comprehensive Total Rewards; details are available at the linked Total Rewards page.
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