Cert Phlebotomy Tech

Cottage Health
United States, California, Santa Maria
Dec 10, 2024
JOB PURPOSE The position of Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT) for Pacific Diagnostic Laboratory (PDL) is the frontline public relations member of the laboratory team and needs to maintain appropriate professionalism in the work environment. Under appropriate level of supervision, as required by regulatory agencies, the CPT assignments include: Phlebotomy, or other skin venipuncture technique, collection in patients of ages newborn to geriatric (including difficult to draw patients), processing of all types of specimens, operating Laboratory and Hospital Information Systems for data entry, receiving, batching and retrieval, managing the unreceived specimen list and unusual requests, providing client services, and limited operation of automated instrumentation. Due to various work environments within PDL, use of a personal vehicle to travel between work locations may be required. All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently: LEVEL OF EDUCATION Minimum: High school graduate or equivalent Preferred: Associate degree or twoyear college equivalency CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Minimum: Current California phlebotomy certification. GVCH evening and night shift staff: Valid class "C" California Driver License and verification of acceptable driving record from the California Department of Motor Vehicles. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Minimum: Computer keyboard skills. Must be able to achieve 90% or higher on Data Entry Skills Assessment and meet workflow productivity standards. Preferred: Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation and equipment. YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Preferred: Experience in obtaining blood specimens from neonates and pediatric patients. About Us Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, Ca, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.