Certified Phlebotomy Technician, CPT

St. Francis Medical Center•Lynwood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Medical Center is one of the leading comprehensive healthcare institutions in Los Angeles. St. Francis provides vital healthcare services for the 700,000 adults and 300,000 children in our community who count on the hospital for high quality and compassionate medical care. St. Francis is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in specialties including Cardiovascular, Surgical, Orthopedics, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, and Emergency and Trauma Care. In addition, the hospital offers a broad array of education and outreach programs that advance community health. St. Francis Medical Center is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, STEMI Receiving Center, ED Approved for Pediatrics, Geriatric ED, Level III Neonatal ICU, and Level II Trauma Center. Please visit www.stfrancismedicalcenter.com for more information. Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals 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 the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen 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 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.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.