Certified Phlebotomy Technician ( CPT 1)/Lab Assistant

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

4d • $23 - $27

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 1 or 2/Lab Assistant performs duties needed to support the 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 CPT 1 or 2/Lab Assistant helps train new laboratory personnel, externs, and students. The role maintains good public relations by answering phones cordially and helpfully, interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner, and carefully handling infectious materials to protect personnel.

Requirements

• Current California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) 1 or 2 certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent experience or education with 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.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, computers, and basic typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture.
• Enter orders and process specimens.
• 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 medical center locations.
• 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