Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

West Anaheim Medical Center • Anaheim, CA

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About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! West Anaheim Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Founded in 1964, West Anaheim Medical Center is a 219-bed acute-care hospital dedicated to providing the community with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Key services include general medical and surgical inpatient care and treatment, emergency services, surgical services, behavioral health, comprehensive heart center, and diagnostic imaging. For more information visit www.westanaheimmedctr.com.
CPT I must meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246); (California Code of Regulations: 1034) to work in the Emergency Department. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the Emergency Department and is under the supervision of licensed person(s) identified under CCR 1034 or designee licensed or certified under chapter-3.The CPT-1; 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the Emergency Department, 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 5) processes urinalysis 6) stocks and orders routine supplies, 7) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas and work areas, 8)May assist with daily OC MEDS and run sheet compilation 9) may be assigned as sitter for Psychiatric patients 10) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT I or CPT II required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1-year clinical laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the Emergency Department
• performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
• possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the Emergency Department
• demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
• demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
• processes urinalysis
• stocks and orders routine supplies
• maintains the cleanliness of storage areas and work areas
• May assist with daily OC MEDS and run sheet compilation
• may be assigned as sitter for Psychiatric patients
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED