CPT/Lab Assistant

Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 15, 2025

Job Description:

Impact Lives, Impact CommunityFamily Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 90 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 1.1 million healthcare visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.Responsibilities:

• Follow all established guidelines for venipuncture, finger stick,heelstick, and collection of body fluid specimens.
• Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Any identified problems require immediate notification to technical CLS supervisor.
• Workstation and laboratory areas are kept clean in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Maintain lab supplies and materials at appropriate stock levels.
• Monitor and adhere to laboratory safety per the FHCSD chemical hygiene plan and safety processes.
• Perform specimen handling, storage of specimens and processing according to Laboratory Procedure Manual.
• Follow the Laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Input order entry, pending log and cancellation of specimens into the computer tracking system.
• Perform clerical duties related to reporting of results and distribution in a timely manner.
• Perform Point-of-Care Waived Test according to Laboratory Procedure Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Requirements:
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 0-4 years of experience performing venipuncture and/or fingerstick,heelstick, and collection of body fluid specimens.
  • Certified Phlebotomy Tech Certificate from and approved DHHS training facility.
  • Completion of 40hrs of clinical lab training at an approved CLIA lab.
  • Completion of 40hrs of phlebotomy didactic training.
  • Current California Phlebotomy Tech Certificate or License.
  • Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training.Rewards:
    • Job type: Regular Full Time
    • Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
    • Retirement Plan with Employer Match
    • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
    • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/LifeInsurance
    • Employee Discounts and Wellness ProgramsThe successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits.$24.55 - $31.05If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

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