Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)- Clinical Lab

Montclair Hospital Medical Center•Montclair, CA

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital, received the “100 Top Hospital” in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, the Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades®, and the Women's Choice Award® for America's Best Emergency Care. For more information visit Montclair-hospital.org At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! Why Prime Healthcare? Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!! Montclair Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community focused.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory under the supervision of the Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
Possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock routine supplies.
Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
May assist to pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.