Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)

Huntington Beach Hospital•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Huntington Beach Hospital, a 131-bed acute-care community hospital and a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I). The hospital, founded in 1967, is the only one in Huntington Beach, serving the community for over 50 years. It is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has nearly 200 physicians and more than 400 healthcare and other professionals on staff. The team is committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment, adhering to core values of quality, compassion, and community.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent
Current and valid state certification as a CPT I
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience

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 and is under the supervision of 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.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director