Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Lab Assistant II)

Quick Facts

• Role: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Lab Assistant II)

Description

Collects, receives, handles, and processes blood specimens for laboratory testing. Performs computerized tasks for patient registration and/or test order entry, supports specimen receiving and processing, and completes basic post-analytic duties such as distributing reports and storing/retrieving specimens. Maintains quality documentation, ensures a clean, stocked, and safe work area, monitors pending work, escalates priority issues, and follows privacy and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Order laboratory testing and follow standard pre-analytic processes
• Collect blood specimens
• Receive, sort, and accession specimens into the appropriate workflow
• Complete computerized registration and test order entry tasks
• Perform routine specimen processing for laboratory analysis
• Distribute reports and store/retrieve specimens
• Maintain quality documentation and safe, stocked work area
• Monitor pending work and escalate priority items; respond to STAT orders and specimen integrity issues
• Follow applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED prior to start date
• CPTI (Certified Phlebotomy Technician I) prior to start date OR CPT II (Certified Phlebotomy Technician II) prior to start date
• Knowledge of standard principles, processes, and procedures for lab testing ordering, specimen collection, and routine specimen handling
• Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks within expected timeframes
• Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages and backgrounds
• Workflow management capability for volume fluctuations, unexpected problems (e.g., equipment or IS failure), shift-to-shift handoffs, STAT test orders, and specimen integrity issues
• Ability to follow standardized practices and procedures in sequence
• Critical thinking skills to recognize unusual deviations and appropriately escalate
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to collaborate

Benefits

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