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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) - Clinical Lab

Montclair Hospital Medical Center

Location
Onsite (Montclair, CA)
Compensation
$23/hr
Employment
Contract
Level
Entry Level
Posted 6 days ago

About the role

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to perform blood collection and process laboratory specimens. The role supports the clinical laboratory's operations under the supervision of laboratory management.

Skills

Phlebotomy Venipuncture Skin puncture Specimen processing Laboratory instrumentation Data entry Clerical duties Patient communication Telephone etiquette Microbiology Immunology Hematology Urinalysis Chemistry Blood bank BLS certification

Full job details

Overview

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Montclair Hospital Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Founded in 1973, Montclair Hospital, a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital, received the “100 Top Hospital” in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, the Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades®, and the Women's Choice Award® for America's Best Emergency Care. For more information visit Montclair-hospital.org

 

Responsibilities

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, under California Business and Professions Code section 1246, primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.

 

This individual: 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner,  4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 7) stocks routine supplies, 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 10) may be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

 

  • High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
  • Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required.
  • Active California Certified Phlebotomy Technician I license required.
  • BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
  • Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

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    Pay Transparency

    Montclair Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $23.00. 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.

     

    Employment Status

    Per Diem

    Shift

    Variable

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

     

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