Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I)

Responsibilities

• Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
• Processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stocks routine supplies.
• Maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
• Processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• May assist in picking up samples at hospital/OR, sorting out samples for analysis, putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mailing pickup/delivery, faxing, answering phones, product deliveries, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay & Benefits

Shasta Regional Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

The current compensation range for this role is $31.39 to $31.39. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.