Certified Phlebotomy Technologist (CPT)

Prime Healthcare•Lynwood, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Francis Medical Center is a leading comprehensive healthcare institution in Los Angeles, providing vital healthcare services to the community. It is recognized for its full range of diagnostic and treatment services in various specialties and offers a broad array of education and outreach programs. 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. This position is for a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I who will perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection, under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

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.
Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection.
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.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment for 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.
May assist in picking up samples at the hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, and putting away samples.
May assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, handle mail pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.