Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II

Quick Facts

• Role: Certified Phlebotomy Technician Lab Assistant II
• Work schedule: Day/Evening/Night; variable days; rotating weekends; 8 hours per shift
• Status: Per Diem/Casual (Non-Exempt); weekly hours: 0
• Pay: $34.55–$48.36 per hour (range based on primary work location)

Description

Collects blood specimens and receives, handles, and processes specimens for laboratory testing. Accessiones specimens and supports pre-analytic and analytic workflows, including computerized patient registration and/or test order entry. Performs basic post-analytic tasks (e.g., distributing reports, storing/retrieving specimens), maintains quality and safety standards, and escalates priority work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and accession specimens; assign to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow
• Complete computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry; receiving and processing specimens
• Perform basic post-analytic tasks such as distributing reports and storing/retrieving specimens
• Monitor pending work/priority assignments and escalate STAT or high-priority items
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area; complete quality-related documentation
• Operate and/or use basic pre-analytic lab equipment
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED prior to start date
• CPT I (Certified Phlebotomy Technician I) or CPT II (Certified Phlebotomy Technician II) certification prior to start date
• Knowledge and practice of standard principles and procedures for ordering tests, collecting blood specimens, and handling routine biological specimens
• Ability to accurately and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
• Ability to organize and prioritize duties within expected timeframes
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds
• Ability to manage workflow changes (volume fluctuations, equipment/IS failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending log review)
• Ability to follow standard procedures in sequence and comply with privacy and safety regulations
• Solid critical thinking to make decisions and recognize unusual deviations for escalation
• Effective verbal and written communication and collaborative information sharing

Benefits

Benefits: No (as stated in posting)