Temp-Phlebotomy Technician 1, Certified (CPT1)
About The Position
The Phlebotomy Technician 1, Certified (CPT1) collects blood through phlebotomy and capillary puncture in a safe, accurate, and professional manner. The role receives patients, clinicians, and visitors, and interacts with them professionally, pleasantly, efficiently, and cooperatively. The technician monitors patients for unexpected reactions and responds to emergencies as needed. The position performs collections for patients of all age groups and levels of difficulty in both inpatient and outpatient settings, working with Laboratory staff to provide safe, efficient, and timely service. Additional services include sweat chloride testing, chain-of-custody collections, ambulatory blood pressure measurements, and instructions for patient specimen collection. Other duties may be assigned. This is a temporary assignment beginning in November 2026 and ending in March or April 2027. Employment lasts for the assignment unless extended or modified based on organizational needs. The employer is Loma Linda University Health, a Seventh-day Adventist Christian institution whose mission is to continue the teaching and healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Candidates must understand and embrace the mission, purpose, and identity of Loma Linda and its affiliated entities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- State of California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I certification.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
- Valid driver's license, except for positions at Murrieta Hospital.
- Excellent dexterity and analytic skills.
- Demonstrated competency in safe, accurate, and professional skin puncture and venipuncture after employment, without direct and constant supervision; competency must be demonstrated at least annually.
- Ability to operate technical instruments and equipment, input data, and type.
- Ability to use available resource materials independently to resolve and document challenges constructively.
- Ability to read, write, and speak with professional quality; use computer and software programs necessary for the position, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access; and operate or troubleshoot basic office equipment required for the position.
- Ability to relate and communicate positively, effectively, and professionally with others; provide leadership; enforce policies consistently to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, rules, and laws; remain calm and courteous under pressure; lead, supervise, teach, collaborate, and accept direction.
- Ability to think critically, work independently, perform basic math and statistical functions, manage multiple assignments, compose written material, problem-solve, organize and prioritize workload, recall information accurately, and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to distinguish colors as necessary, hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and by telephone and distinguish workplace sounds, and see adequately to read computer screens and written documents necessary for the position.
- Understand and embrace Loma Linda University Health's mission, purpose, and identity.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-complexity medical laboratory performing specimen collection.
- Pediatric collection experience.
- Computer data-entry experience.
Responsibilities
- Collect blood through phlebotomy and capillary puncture safely, accurately, and professionally.
- Receive patients, clinicians, and visitors and interact with them in a professional, pleasant, efficient, and cooperative manner.
- Monitor patients for unexpected reactions and respond to emergent situations as required.
- Perform collections on patients of all age groups and degrees of difficulty in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Coordinate with Laboratory staff to provide safe, efficient, and timely collections.
- Provide other collection services, including sweat chlorides, chain-of-custody collections, and ambulatory blood pressure measurements.
- Provide instructions for patient specimen collection.
- Perform other duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
