Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (9391C) University Health Services #86865 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview
UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) is a comprehensive college health service providing fully accredited medical care, counseling and psychological services, and innovative health promotion programs for students, faculty, and staff. Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health, and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to enable students to get the most from their educational experience, minimizing the impact of illness, injury and emotional distress on their academic careers. Medical care and wellness programs for faculty and staff are designed to meet their occupational health needs and minimize lost work time. These visits generate ancillary encounters with the Radiology, Clinical Laboratory, Physical Therapy and Pharmacy departments, and supplemental needs for off-campus care are coordinated through a network of community specialists and hospitals. Learn more about UHS by visiting http://uhs.berkeley.edu/about.
Position Summary
Under the direction and supervision of the Laboratory Manager and CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientist), the incumbent provides assistance and clerical support for services provided by the laboratory. The CPT works in a highly collaborative manner with the Laboratory Technologists and Clinical Services to support clinicians in providing for the needs of our patients and rendering the best possible care. Patient confidentiality in all verbal and written communications is essential. The employee must be professional, flexible and have the ability to multi-task. Frequent use of a computer is necessary.
Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 6/26/26. This job will remain open until filled.
Responsibilities
Phlebotomy and Processing
- Greets and assists patients coming into the laboratory in a courteous manner.
- Interprets clinician order, contacts provider for any discrepancy or confusion, secures requisition before performing test.
- Prepares all tubes and media needed to obtain specimen, checks procedures or vetted resources if at all uncertain.
- Provides specimen collection requirements to the patient and confirms compliance.
- Explains and performs phlebotomy procedures accurately, efficiently and with minimal discomfort following laboratory guidelines as to proper patient identification.
- Documents time of collection or receipt of all specimen as indicated by departmental policy.
- Alerts response team as needed for any adverse event that may happen during specimen collection.
- Prepares various samples for testing by Lab Scientist or Technician.
- Prepares samples and work lists for reference lab send-outs.
- Prepares reagents as outlined in department procedures as needed.
- May be called to other clinical areas to assist with finger stick and veni-puncture, which can include blood cultures.
- Adheres to departmental policies and procedures at all times and alerts supervisor to any unusual occurrence or discrepancies in services provided from that in policy or procedure.
Clerical and Support
- Calls, mails or faxes reports to the ordering clinician as necessary.
- Answers all incoming calls courteously, directing the call to the appropriate person and performing any necessary follow-up.
- Performs computer key entry of patient data. Utilizes various computer programs to view patient data. Sends and receives email and Secure Messages, keeps up with required reading (ie dept email).
- Provides workload statistics, patient logs and other laboratory reports as requested by Lab Manager or UHS Leadership and within training.
- Performs routine and non-routine maintenance on a variety of laboratory equipment.
- Confirms send out labs are picked up, adjusts pick ups as needed and by direction of CLS or Lab Manager.
Other duties as assigned, may include but not limited to:
- Provides adequate supply levels in the reception and phlebotomy area. Unpacks, restocks and documents supply deliveries.
- Orders and maintain media and laboratory supplies under direction of the CLS.
- Maintains safe, clean and organized work area.
- Actively participates in huddles and staff meetings and contributes to overall excellence in the UHS Lab functioning.
- Participates in committees and work groups as assigned.
- Assists in preparation for any inspections or regulatory visits within scope of license.
The Laboratory Assistant/CPT may perform specimen collection, processing, waived point-of-care testing, and operate laboratory support equipment as permitted by CLIA, California regulations, and laboratory policy. All non-waived testing shall be performed by appropriately licensed laboratory personnel.
Required Qualifications
Education
Must be a Certified Phlebotomist by the State of California. Perform venous and/or skin punctures on adults and pediatric patients.
High school diploma
Licenses/Certifications
Current CA phlebotomy certification
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Basic computer skills and experience required.
Excellent organizational skills
Detail oriented with the ability to follow written and oral instruction
Excellent customer service and people skills
Experience working with diverse individuals and lifestyles.
Must Demonstrate effective and positive communications. Requests and accepts feedback.
Demonstrates courteous and service-oriented behavior at all times when interacting with patients, families and UHS staff.
Respects and guards confidentiality of patients and other staff members.
Identifies potential interpersonal conflict and intervenes to promote resolution of conflict; deals with conflict on a one-to-one basis.
Promotes effective and collaborative interdepartmental relationships and strives to move the UHS mission forward
Preferred Qualifications
At least one year experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Salary & Benefits
For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Steps 1-8: $28.62-$32.84 hourly
This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
This position is non-exempt and paid bi-weekly.
