About this role
Along with the other Certified Phlebotomy Technicians in Support Services, triage all lab samples and requests after verification of appropriate information, following written protocols. Centrifuge, measure and aliquot and/or preserve as needed. Enter and verify patient and test info into computer. Generate computer labels for specimens and deliver to appropriate areas. Prepare samples for transport to referral labs or storage as needed. File department documents in alphabetical or numerical order. Prepare written reports to document phlebotomy draws, test results, test added, or deleted/rejected specimens as required. Prepare batch or outside lab referral specimens' documentation as needed. Maintain PM charts. Support transports of specimens and blood products throughout the health system. Perform phlebotomy on in- and outpatients following established principles and procedures. Operate laboratory equipment. Assist in training new employees. Perform inventory as needed. Transport specimens and blood product as needed. Cleans and prepares glassware and other supplies as needed. Support workflow through rotating bench assignments and adjusting schedule as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
The following are required:
Candidate must have a California State CPT certificate
High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET)
Must have two years of recent phlebotomy experience OR one year of in-patient hospital phlebotomy experience
Knowledge of Clinical Lab test names and their abbreviated forms
Demonstrated working knowledge of medical terminology to include body functions and their systems
Knowledge of infection control procedures
Ability to understand complex technical information; and to apply, retains, and adds to that information which is subject to frequent changes
Ability to work rapidly and accurately with attention to detail
Ability to recognize the need to assist and to establish cooperative working relationship with Med Center staff
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
Skill in reading and writing English to understand technical protocols/procedures and to write brief accurate patient data
Skill in performing quality control. Skill in performing phlebotomy on all age groups
Skill in using computer terminal and printer
Experience with Beaker LIS/Care Connect/EPIC Information Systems preferred
As a condition of employment , the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.
Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.