CPT I - Clinical Lab

Overview

Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 35-bed critical-care hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the "100 Top Hospitals" by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.

• Founded in 1950, Pampa Regional employs more than 275 full-time and part-time staff

• Pampa Regional is accredited by the joint Commission and The Accredidation Comission for Health Care

• Pampa Regional is a wonderful place to work. You will look forward to going to work each day as part of the team.

We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation

• Generous health plan benefits: Medica, Dental and 401k

• Generous PTO

• Continuing education opportunities

• and much more!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The CPT I must meet the state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.

The CPT I

1.Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties,

2.Possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory

3.Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner

4.Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients

5.Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens

6.Processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories,

7.Stocks routine supplies

8.Maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.

9.Processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures

10. May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc..

11. other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

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Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required. Current and valid state certification as a CPT I required. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current. Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.