Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) - Clinical Lab

San Dimas Community Hospital•San Dimas, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San Dimas Community Hospital is a 101-bed facility committed to serving the community with personalized, high-quality care. We offer a full range of comprehensive services and have received multiple awards for our quality and patient safety. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, San Dimas Community Hospital offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This is a fast-paced work environment where you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come join a team of dedicated healthcare workers! San Dimas Community Hospital 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.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246); (California Code of Regulations: 1034) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.
Primarily 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.