Certified Phlebotomist Technician; CPT - Clinical Lab

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Shasta Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference. Shasta Regional Medical Center is a 226-bed acute care facility serving Northern California. The hospital is recognized as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Watson Health and holds an ‘A’ Grade from the Leapfrog Group.

It is Joint Commission Certified for Stroke, Hip/Knee and Diabetes, a Five Star recipient for treatment of heart failure and respiratory failure, and named among the top 5% in the nation for patient safety. The hospital delivers patient-centered healthcare with compassion, dignity and respect for every patient and their family. For more information, visit

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) must meet the regulatory requirements of California Codes (Business and Professions Code: 1246; California Code of Regulations: 1034) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The CPT I primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory and works under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette when greeting patients and visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and uses equipment to collect specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Processes specimens for microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank; may process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stocks routine supplies and maintains cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
• Processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• May assist with picking up samples at hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mail/pickup, delivery, faxing, answering phones, and product deliveries.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Education, Experience, Training

1. High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
2. Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required. 3. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
4. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and employment status (full-time or part-time).

The current compensation range for this role is $31.39 hourly. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of hire, based on factors including skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Per Diem

Variable

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