Certified Phlebotomy Technician – Lab Assistant II

Sutter Health

. Collect blood specimens . Receive, handle, sort, accession, and process specimens for laboratory testing . Assign specimens to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows . Complete computerized patient

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeFremont • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $48 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in blood specimen collection, processing, and laboratory testing procedures while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Effectively interacts with diverse patient populations and manages workflow in a fast-paced environment.

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CPT I-Certified Phlebotomy Technician ICPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician IIBlood Specimen CollectionLaboratory Testing OrdersPatient Interaction

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Hard Skills

Specimen ProcessingComputerized Patient RegistrationQuality-Related TasksPre-Analytic Laboratory EquipmentBiological Specimen Handling

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCompassionate Patient InteractionCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGeneral Education Diploma (GED)

Industry Keywords

Patient PrivacySafety RegulationsAccessioningQuality ControlWorkflow Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect blood specimens
Receive, handle, sort, accession, and process specimens for laboratory testing
Assign specimens to appropriate pre-analytic and analytic workflows
Complete computerized patient registration and/or test order entry tasks
Perform specimen collection, receiving, and processing
Complete basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing or retrieving specimens
Document work and complete quality-related tasks
Maintain a clean, stocked, and safe work area
Monitor pending work and escalate priority work
Operate and use basic pre-analytic laboratory equipment
Interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs, and behaviors
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School or General Education Diploma (GED)
CPT I-Certified Phlebotomy Technician I OR CPT II-Certified Phlebotomy Technician II
Knowledge and practice of laboratory testing orders, blood specimen collection, patient interaction, and biological specimen handling and processing
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
Ability to organize and prioritize duties within expected timeframes
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
Ability to manage workflow fluctuations, unexpected equipment or information-system failures, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, and pending logs
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures
Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures concerning patient privacy and safety
Critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and escalation of complex or unusual issues
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Full-time schedule
Regular employee status