Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT-1)
About The Position
Collects blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. What's it like to live and work in Crescent City? Check it out! About Crescent City: Moderate in climate and nestled along a gorgeous ocean coastline with a surrounding mountain landscape, Crescent City is beautiful, peaceful, affordable, and perfect for those with a propensity for outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, surfing, and camping. With lush groves of redwood trees and wildlife in abundance, it’s a hidden gem and the ideal place to write the next chapter of your life, both professional and personal. Visit Crescent City by visitcalifornia.com Visit Crescent City by tripadvisor.com Visit Del Norte County California In addition, the NHSC Rural Community Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment to health professionals who agree to serve in rural areas with a shortage of healthcare providers. The program offers loan repayment in exchange for a two-year commitment to serve at an NHSC approved site, such as Sutter Coast Hospital.
Requirements
- HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
- CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I
- Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to. 1) Collecting blood specimens 2) Compassionately and effectively interacting with patients 3) Handling biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.
- Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
- Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
- Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
- Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to. 1) Fluctuations in volume; 2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure; 3) Shift-to-shift hand-offs; 4) STAT test orders; 5) Specimen integrity issues 6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
- Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
- Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
- Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate basic and common deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
- Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
Responsibilities
- Collecting blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques.
- Interacting with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior.
- Completing quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work.
- Operating and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment.
- Adhering to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
