Phlebotomist - Per Diem - Campus Health and Wellbeing

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.

This position will be a 1- year temporary with the possibility of extension

Department Summary

Campus Health & Wellbeing (CH&W) helps students achieve and maintain academic success and lifelong health and wellbeing by providing timely and appropriate primary and acute health care, disease and injury prevention education, professional mental health, outreach, educational services, and campus consultations. 

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

• 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.

 

• Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
  • Possess (or ability to obtain by date of hire) and maintain the following: 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 - $32.00 Per Hour

Classification Range: $27.39 - $100.10 Per Hour

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Anticipated Hiring Range referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Classification Range may be broader than what the University anticipates paying for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity