Certified Phlebotomist Technician (CPT I) - Clinical Lab

Overview :

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance.

The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award.

Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more.

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Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community!

Desert Valley Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Desert Valley Hospital 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

401K retirement plan

Outstanding Medical

Dental

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Many more

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and / or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.

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Responsibilities :

CPT I must meet the regulatory requirements of CA Codes (Business and Professions Code : 1246); (California Code of Regulations : 1034) or state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory.

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I 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.

The CPT I; 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

1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.

2. Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.

3. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.

4. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Desert Valley Hospital 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.