Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II

Sutter Health•San Mateo, CA

1d•$35 - $48

About The Position

Collects blood specimens and receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors. Receives, sorts, and accessions specimens, assigning them to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving, and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing and/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 and/or uses basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment. Adheres to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care. This is a regular, full-time, non-exempt position on the day shift. The schedule is 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with every other weekend required, for 40 weekly hours. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I or II credential before the start date. Pay is listed as $34.55 to $48.36 per hour; the posted range is based on the position’s primary work location, and starting pay considers 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 before the start date.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPTI) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician II (CPT II) credential provided before the start date.
Knowledge and practice 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 and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet expected timeframes.
Ability to respond appropriately to workflow changes, unexpected problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, pending logs, and priority assignments.
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
Knowledge of applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures that protect patient privacy and safety.
Critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens.
Receive, handle, and process specimens for laboratory testing.
Interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Receive, sort, and accession specimens and assign them to 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 and/or use basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Organize and prioritize assigned work to complete it within expected timeframes.
Respond appropriately to workload fluctuations, unexpected situations or problems, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending-work or priority reviews.
Recognize and appropriately escalate complex or unusual deviations, problems, occurrences, and outcomes.
Communicate current, factual, and relevant work information in a collaborative setting.