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Organization:

SDH-Sutter Davis Hospital

Position Overview:

Collects blood specimens, as well as receives, handles and processes specimens for Laboratory testing. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Receives, sorts and accessions specimens, assigning to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflow. Completes computerized tasks related to patient registration and/or test order entry, specimen collection, receiving and processing. Performs basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports, storing and/or retrieving specimens. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

**Job Description** :

EDUCATION

HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED) or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II

EXPERIENCE

1 year of basic clinical laboratory and phlebotomy experience as typically acquired in a similar environment.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to:

1) ordering Laboratory testing,

2) collecting blood specimens,

3) compassionately and effectively interacting with patients,

4) handling and processing biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.

Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.

Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes.

Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors.

Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to:

1) fluctuations in volume,

2) unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or IS failure,

3) shift-to-shift hand-offs,

4) STAT test orders,

5) specimen integrity issues,

6) regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.

Adherence to Practices & Procedures:

1) Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.

2) Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.

Applied Job Knowledge, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving:

1) Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.

2) Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate complex and unusual deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Per Diem/Casual

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

0

Employee Status:

Per Diem/Casual

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $37.89 to $37.89 / hour

_The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._ _​_