Phlebotomist - Per Diem Job at The California State University in San Luis Obisp

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Work type: Staff
Location: San Luis Obispo
Categories: Unit 2 - CSUEU - Health Care Support, Health Professionals, Temporary, Time Varies, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Position Description

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Clinical Services and with supervision from the Clinical Lab Scientists, this position is responsible for serving as the laboratory phlebotomist and provides support to the overall laboratory operations and clinical staff. Duties include performing a variety of standard clinical assistance work and functioning as the primary laboratory receptionist and phlebotomist. This position prepares media and reagents, assists in preventive maintenance and quality control in accordance with CLIA regulations (Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments of 1988) for use in the diagnosis and treatment of medical problems.

Key Qualifications

• General knowledge of clinical laboratory operations and equipment, including laboratory safety and quality assurance practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of current recognized standards and terminology to perform within the scope of practice.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy using the appropriate equipment including venipuncture and capillary puncture.
• Ability to collect required specimens for and perform assigned CLIA-waived testing with required attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to use applicable equipment and materials in performing laboratory tests.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience in a health care setting or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• Possess (or ability to obtain by date of hire) and maintain a valid and current certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, as defined by the California Department of Health Services, which permits the incumbent to perform skin punctures and venipuncture.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $27.39-$32.56 Per Hour
Classification Range: $27.39-$100.10

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information.

Diversity Statement

At Cal Poly, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility.

Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. Cal Poly is an equal opportunity employer.

Supplemental Information

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive.

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo is not a sponsoring agency for staff positions (i.e. H-1B visas).

Positions are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days.

Advertised: Nov 21 2024 Pacific Standard Time
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