Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health•Sacramento, CA

About The Position

Collects blood specimens and receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds. Receives, sorts, and accessions specimens, assigning them to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration, test order entry, specimen collection, and specimen receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documenting work, maintaining a clean, stocked, and safe work area, monitoring pending work, and escalating priority work. Operates or uses basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. This is a per diem/casual, non-exempt position on the night shift, with variable days, an 8-hour shift, and weekend work as needed. The posted pay range is $32.18 to $45.04 per hour. Starting pay may vary based on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED provided prior to start date.
California Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II.
Knowledge of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment for ordering laboratory testing, collecting blood specimens, interacting with patients, and handling and processing biological specimens.
Ability to perform duties accurately, precisely, and reliably.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks for completion within expected timeframes.
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 recognizing and appropriately escalating complex or unusual problems and unexpected outcomes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens.
Receive, handle, sort, accession, and process specimens for laboratory testing, routing them to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows.
Complete computerized patient registration and test order entry tasks, as well as tasks related to specimen collection, receipt, and processing.
Perform basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens.
Document work and maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area.
Monitor pending work and logs, prioritize assignments, and escalate priority work.
Operate or use basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment.
Respond to workflow fluctuations, unexpected situations, equipment or information-system failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, and specimen integrity issues.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.
Follow applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.