Certified Phlebotomy Tech - Clinical Lab - 140913

About the Role

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) performs timely and accurate blood draws for inpatients, emergency department patients, and outpatients. Responsibilities include specimen processing, accessioning, phlebotomy, heel and finger sticks, customer service, clerical duties, problem resolution, record keeping, supply inventory and maintenance, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. Additional duties include effective communication with laboratory customers, operation of instruments, and preventive maintenance appropriate to the assigned section/department. Performs all duties in a manner consistent with current laboratory safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood draws for inpatients, emergency department patients, and outpatients
• Specimen processing, accessioning, and phlebotomy
• Conduct heel and finger sticks
• Provide customer service and perform clerical duties
• Resolve problems and maintain records
• Manage supply inventory and maintenance
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Communicate effectively with laboratory customers
• Operate instruments and perform preventive maintenance
• Maintain current Phlebotomy Certification issued by the State of California Laboratory Field Services

Requirements

• Valid California Phlebotomy license (CPT)
• Minimum one (1) year phlebotomy lab experience, preferably in a large, complex healthcare system
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical and scientific terminology
• Knowledge of laboratory regulations, safety standards, and ethical requirements
• Knowledge of hospital isolation, infection control protocols, and patient comfort/safety
• Competency in specimen collection, specimen preparation, storage, and disposal procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and healthcare providers
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and provide excellent customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• UCSD BART certification, or BLS at time of hire, with commitment to get BART within six months of hire date
• ED experience
• Accessioning experience
• Specimen processing experience
• Recent CPT experience

Special Conditions

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical
• Must work variable shifts, weekend rotations, holidays, and swing shifts
• May be required to travel to other UCSD sites

Pay

Annual Full Pay Range: $61,930 - $77,005 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $29.66 - $36.88

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Schedule

Variable, 8-Hour Shifts, Sunday-Saturday

Appointment Percent: 100%