Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health•Roseville, CA

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II collects blood specimens and receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing. The role interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors. It receives, sorts, and accessions specimens, assigning them to the appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows, and completes computerized tasks related to patient registration, test order entry, specimen collection, receiving, and processing. The position also performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens. The role completes quality-related tasks such as documenting work, maintaining a clean, stocked, and safe work area, monitoring pending work, and escalating priority work. It operates or uses basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment and follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety while providing patient care. This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position on the day shift, with variable days and every-other-weekend requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, provided before the start date.
California Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II.
Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to laboratory test ordering, blood specimen collection, patient interaction, and handling and processing biological specimens.
Ability to perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
Ability to respond appropriately to workflow fluctuations, unexpected situations or problems, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, pending logs, and priority assignments.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related to patient privacy and safety.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills, including the ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex or unusual deviations, problems, occurrences, and outcomes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively while sharing current, factual, and relevant work information.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens.
Receive, handle, process, sort, and accession specimens for laboratory testing and assign them to the appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows.
Complete computerized tasks related to patient registration, test order entry, specimen collection, receiving, and processing.
Perform basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens.
Document work, maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area, monitor pending work, and escalate priority work.
Operate or use basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Respond appropriately to fluctuations in volume, unexpected situations or problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending-work and priority reviews.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, procedures, and standard practices to ensure patient privacy and safety.