Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)

Prime Healthcare•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to quality, compassion, and community at Huntington Beach Hospital. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Huntington Beach Hospital offers opportunities to expand your horizons and make a difference. Founded in 1967, it is a 131-bed acute-care community hospital, serving Huntington Beach and the surrounding area for over 50 years. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital has nearly 200 physicians and more than 400 healthcare and other professionals on staff, all committed to providing outstanding service in a safe, comfortable, and caring environment.

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

Meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246); (California Code of Regulations: 1034) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.
Primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory.
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.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.