Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Prime Healthcare • Lynwood, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Medical Center is a leading comprehensive healthcare institution in Los Angeles, providing vital healthcare services to the community. The hospital is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in various specialties and offers education and outreach programs. St. Francis Medical Center holds designations as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Join an award-winning team committed to compassion, quality, and service.

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

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection 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 visitors politely and friendly.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and equipment use for 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 cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist in picking up samples at the hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, and putting away samples.
• Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phones, and handling product deliveries.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED