Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant III

Sutter Health • Modesto, CA

21d • $36 - $50

About The Position

Performs duties primarily in support of analyzing Laboratory quality control and patient specimens, along with quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory workflow. Operates, maintains, and performs basic troubleshooting of Laboratory analyzers used for waived and moderate-complexity testing. Collects blood specimens and interacts compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors. Receives, handles, and processes specimens for Laboratory testing, and completes computerized tasks related to patient registration, test order entry, specimen collection, receiving, and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens. Provides guidance to phlebotomists and laboratory assistants to support workflow and resolve problems. Follows applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care.

This is a short-hour, non-exempt position with an evening/night shift, 8-hour shifts, variable days, and every other weekend required. The position is listed at 8 weekly hours. The pay range is $35.68 to $49.95 per hour. Benefits are listed as unavailable for this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• California Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II.
• Two years of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of processes, procedures, and equipment for ordering Laboratory testing, collecting blood specimens, interacting with patients, handling and processing biological specimens, and supporting waived and moderate-complexity testing.
• Ability to perform duties and assigned tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks to meet expected timeframes.
• Ability to respond appropriately to fluctuations in workload, unexpected situations or problems, shift handoffs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, pending logs, and priority assignments.
• Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures related to patient privacy and safety.
• Critical-thinking and decision-making skills, including the ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex or unusual deviations, problems, occurrences, and outcomes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of Laboratory quality control and patient specimens.
• Perform quality assurance tasks related to the analytic phase of Laboratory workflow.
• Operate, maintain, and perform basic troubleshooting of analyzers for waived and moderate-complexity testing.
• Collect blood specimens and interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds.
• Receive, handle, and process specimens for Laboratory testing.
• 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.
• Provide guidance to phlebotomists and laboratory assistants to promote workflow and resolve problems.
• Adhere to applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure patient privacy and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED