Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)

Prime Healthcare•Inglewood, CA

About The Position

Centinela Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) to work as a Laboratory Assistant. The position supports laboratory operations while complying with CLIA guidelines and applicable California Business and Professions Code requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests, perform quantitative measurements or calculations to determine test results or procedure validity, or calibrate instruments or review quality-control results. During assistance with analytical testing, unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or another licensed person identified in the applicable code. The Laboratory Assistant performs clerical and specimen-processing work, supports phlebotomy and laboratory workflows, maintains supplies and clean work areas, and may perform specified technical support duties after documented training. The role may also assist in Pathology and perform other tasks assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
State certification as CPT I or CPT II if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.

Responsibilities

Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Greet patients and visitors politely and demonstrate good telephone etiquette and communication skills.
Use knowledge of laboratory test terminology and phlebotomy equipment for specimen collection from newborn through geriatric patients.
Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
Process specimens or place them on laboratory instruments according to established policies and procedures.
With proper documented training, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and slide stain preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
Perform other tasks assigned by the department manager or director, such as monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
Perform runner duties.