Certified Phlebotomy Technician ( CPT 1)/Lab Assistant

Marshall Medical Center • Placerville, CA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Tech (CPT) 1 or 2/Lab Assistant performs various duties as needed to ensure the smooth flow of patients, specimens, and information to and from the Laboratory. This position may work in various locations throughout Marshall Medical Center, assisting with Inpatient, Outpatient, and/or Emergency services to meet the needs of the department. Duties include venipuncture, order entry, specimen processing, legal blood draws, and chain of custody drug screening procedures. CPT 2s will also perform Arterial Blood Gas collections. The CPT 1 or 2/Lab Assistant will assist in training new lab personnel, externs, and students, while maintaining good public relations by answering phones cordially and helpfully. The role involves interacting with patients in a friendly and professional manner and ensuring careful handling of infectious materials to protect all personnel.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, order entry, specimen processing, legal blood draws, and chain of custody drug screening procedures.
• Perform Arterial Blood Gas collections (CPT 2).
• Assist in training new lab personnel, externs, and students.
• Answer phones in a cordial and helpful manner.
• Interact with patients in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensure careful handling of infectious materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED