Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)

Centinela Hospital Medical Center•Inglewood, CA

About The Position

Centinela Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) to support laboratory operations. The role follows CLIA guidelines and applicable California Business and Professions Code requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not perform or interpret restricted testing activities and must remain under direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person when assisting with analytical testing. The Laboratory Assistant performs clerical and specimen-processing duties, communicates with patients and visitors, and supports laboratory workflows across multiple departments. Additional tasks may be assigned by the department manager or director. With documented training, the assistant may also perform specified instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality control procedures, and conduct certain culture and slide-preparation tasks.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Greet patients and visitors politely and communicate effectively by phone and in person.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and phlebotomy equipment used to collect specimens 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 in accordance with established policies and procedures.
With proper documented training, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and stain slide preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
Perform runner duties and other assigned tasks, which may include monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Follow CLIA guidelines and applicable California Business and Professions Code requirements; remain under direct and constant supervision when assisting in the analytical testing phase.