Level I - Sterile Processing Technician
Sutter Health
Crescent City, CA

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SCH-Sutter Coast Hospital

Position Overview:

There is a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus available for this position.

Collects blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests using age-appropriate techniques. Interacts with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behavior. Completes quality-related tasks such as documentation of work, maintaining a clean, stocked and safe work area, and monitoring pending work, as well as escalating priority work. Operates and/or uses basic pre-analytic lab equipment. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

HS Diploma: High School or General Education Diploma (GED)


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

CA Licensed Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) I


SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge and practice of standard principles, processes, procedures, and equipment related to.
1) Collecting blood specimens
2) Compassionately and effectively interacting with patients
3) Handling biological specimens routinely submitted to the Laboratory for analysis.
4) Ability to organize and prioritize job duties and assigned tasks for completion within expected timeframes
5) Ability to accurately, precisely, and reliably perform job duties and assigned tasks.
6) Ability to compassionately and effectively interact with patients of diverse ages, backgrounds, values, beliefs and behaviors

Workflow Management Ability to appropriately respond to.
1) Fluctuations in volume;
2) Unexpected situations or problems such as equipment or information systems failure;
3) Shift-to-shift hand-offs;
4) STAT test orders;
5) Specimen integrity issues
6) Regular review of pending logs, priority assignments, etc.
7) Ability to follow standard practices, processes, and procedures in sequence.
8) Solid critical thinking in applying knowledge and decision-making.
9) Effective verbal and written communication skills.
10) Ability to work in a collaborative setting where the communication of current, factual, and relevant work information is required.
11) Knowledge of and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate basic and common deviations, problems, unusual occurrences and unexpected outcomes.
12) Knowledge of applicable local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures aimed at ensuring the privacy and safety of patients.
 

Job Shift:

Nights

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

Rotating Weekends

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $21.25 to $26.56 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​