Certified Phlebotomy Technician & Lab Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Certified Phlebotomy Technician & Lab Assistant

Description

Collect and process blood specimens for laboratory testing, including receiving, sorting, accessioning, and performing basic pre- and post-analytic tasks. Complete computerized tasks for patient registration and/or test order entry, and distribute/store/retrieve reports and specimens. Follow quality documentation, safety practices, privacy requirements, and appropriate escalation of priority work.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort, and accession specimens into appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow

• Collect blood specimens and handle/process routine biological specimens

• Perform computerized registration and test order entry tasks

• Complete post-analytic tasks such as distributing reports and storing/retrieving specimens

• Maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area and monitor pending work for priority/STAT and specimen integrity issues

• Operate and/or use basic pre-analytic lab equipment

• Adhere to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• CPTI (Certified Phlebotomy Technician I) OR CPT II (Certified Phlebotomy Technician II)

• 1 year recent relevant experience

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet expected timeframes

• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds

• Workflow management for volume fluctuations, equipment/IS failures, shift hand-offs, STAT orders, and specimen integrity issues

• Ability to follow standard practices and comply with privacy and safety regulations

• Critical thinking to recognize and escalate complex or unusual deviations and outcomes

Benefits

• Total rewards include a comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions

• Pay range: $34.55 to $48.36 per hour