Certified Phlebotomy Technician, Laboratory Assistant II

Sutter Health

. Collect blood specimens . Receive, handle and process specimens for laboratory testing . Interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors . Receive, sort and accession specimens

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeModesto • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $28 - $39 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect blood specimens
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/or test order entry
Complete computerized tasks related to specimen collection, receiving and processing
Perform basic post-analytic tasks, including distributing reports and storing and/or retrieving specimens
Complete quality-related documentation
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/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) provided prior to start date
CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I or II
Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to ordering Laboratory testing
Knowledge and practice of blood specimen collection
Knowledge and practice of compassionate and effective interaction 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 job duties and assigned tasks within expected timeframes
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors
Ability to respond appropriately to volume fluctuations, unexpected situations, equipment or IS failure, shift-to-shift hand-offs, STAT test orders, specimen integrity issues, pending logs and priority assignments
Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence
Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures ensuring patient privacy and safety
Solid critical thinking and decision-making
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 collaboratively and communicate current, factual, and relevant work information

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package