Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Lab Assistant II

Sutter Health

. Collect blood specimens and receive, handle and process specimens for laboratory testing .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $48 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in specimen collection, processing, and handling while adhering to regulatory standards. Effectively interacts with diverse patient populations and maintains a safe and organized laboratory environment.

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CPT I CertificationCPT II CertificationSpecimen CollectionLaboratory Testing ProceduresPatient Interaction

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Hard Skills

Blood Specimen CollectionSpecimen ProcessingLaboratory Equipment OperationQuality DocumentationTest Order Entry

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPT I CertificationCPT II Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient Privacy RegulationsLaboratory Safety ProceduresPre-Analytic WorkflowsAnalytic WorkflowsFederal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or GED provided prior to start date
CPT I (Certified Phlebotomy Technician I) provided prior to start date OR CPT II (Certified Phlebotomy Technician II) provided prior to start date
Knowledge and practice of ordering laboratory testing
Knowledge and practice of collecting blood specimens
Knowledge and practice of compassionately and effectively interacting with patients
Knowledge and practice of handling and processing biological specimens for laboratory analysis
Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks
Ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks within expected timeframes
Ability to interact effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
Ability to respond appropriately to volume fluctuations, unexpected situations, equipment or IS failures, shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues and pending logs
Ability to follow standard practices, processes and procedures in sequence
Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures ensuring patient privacy and safety
Solid critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to recognize and escalate complex or unusual deviations, problems, occurrences and unexpected outcomes
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate current, factual and relevant work information