Certified Phlebotomy Technician ( CPT 1)/Lab Assistant

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

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About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 1 or 2/Lab Assistant performs duties that support the smooth flow of patients, specimens, and information to and from the Laboratory. The position may work in various locations throughout Marshall Medical Center, assisting with inpatient, outpatient, and/or emergency services to meet departmental needs.

Duties include venipuncture, order entry, specimen processing, legal blood draws, and chain-of-custody drug screening procedures. CPT 2 employees also perform arterial blood gas collections. The role assists in training new laboratory personnel, externs, and students; answers phones in a cordial and helpful manner; and interacts with patients professionally and courteously. The employee handles infectious materials carefully to protect personnel.

Requirements

• Current Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 1 or 2 certification from the State of California.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience or education with an emphasis on science courses.
• Previous laboratory experience and/or graduation from a medical/lab assistant school.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy, specimen processing, legal blood draws, and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, computers, and basic typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, order entry, and specimen processing.
• Conduct legal blood draws and chain-of-custody drug screening procedures.
• For CPT 2 employees, collect arterial blood gas samples.
• Assist with inpatient, outpatient, and/or emergency services at various locations throughout Marshall Medical Center.
• Assist in training new laboratory personnel, externs, and students.
• Answer phones in a cordial and helpful manner.
• Interact with patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Handle infectious materials carefully to protect personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED