Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Quick Facts

• Collect blood specimens and support laboratory testing workflows
• Role: CPT Laboratory Assistant II
• Schedule: Days; Per Diem/Casual; 8-hour shifts; variable days; every-other weekend

Description

Collects blood specimens and manages the receiving, handling, and processing of specimens for laboratory testing. Handles specimen accessioning, completes computerized tasks for patient registration and/or test order entry, and performs basic post-analytic duties such as distributing reports and storing/retrieving specimens. Maintains quality documentation, keeps the work area clean and safe, monitors pending work, and escalates priorities when needed.

Responsibilities

• Order laboratory testing, collect blood specimens, and process routine specimens submitted for analysis
• Receive, sort, and accession specimens into appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow
• Complete computerized registration/test order entry and specimen collection/receiving tasks
• Perform basic post-analytic tasks including distributing reports and storing/retrieving specimens
• Perform quality-related documentation and maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area
• Monitor pending work, manage STAT test orders, handle shift hand-offs, and respond to specimen integrity issues
• Operate/use basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations and facility policies to ensure patient privacy and safety

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED prior to start date
• CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II
• Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment for lab testing ordering, blood collection, patient interaction, and specimen handling/processing
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet expected timeframes
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds
• Ability to manage workflow fluctuations, equipment or IS failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, and specimen integrity issues
• Ability to follow standard practices and applicable privacy/safety regulations
• Critical thinking to recognize and appropriately escalate complex or unusual deviations and outcomes
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively and share current, factual work information

Benefits

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