Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Laboratory Assistant II

Quick Facts

Full-time, non-exempt role with varied schedule and rotating weekends. Pay range: $27.98–$39.17 per hour. Weekly hours: 40; shift hours: 8.

Description

Collect blood specimens and receive, handle, and process specimens for laboratory testing. Manage pre-analytic and post-analytic workflows including computerized registration/test order entry, distributing reports, and storing/retrieving specimens. Maintain quality documentation, monitor pending work, escalate priority items, and operate basic pre-analytic lab equipment while following all applicable privacy and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens and ensure specimen integrity
• Receive, sort, and accession specimens; assign to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow
• Complete computerized tasks for patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, and receiving/processing
• Perform basic post-analytic tasks such as distributing reports and storing/retrieving specimens
• Complete quality-related documentation, maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area, and monitor pending work
• Respond to workflow fluctuations and hand-offs; prioritize STAT tests and escalate issues or unusual deviations
• Operate and/or use basic pre-analytic lab equipment
• Comply with local/state/federal regulations, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience
• CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II
• 1 year of basic clinical laboratory and phlebotomy experience (as typically acquired in a similar environment)
• Accurate, precise, and reliable performance of assigned duties
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks within expected timeframes
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse backgrounds
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package is available (details indicated as Yes).