Job no: 550222
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

• Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience in a health caresetting or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the requiredknowledge and abilities.
• Licenses, Certificates, Credentials:
• Possess (or ability to obtain by date of hire) and maintain the following: Valid and currentcertification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I, as defined by the California Departmentof Health Services, which permits the incumbent to perform skin punctures andvenipuncture.

Salary and Benefits
Anticipated Hiring Range: $27.39 - $32.56 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 or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, Cal Poly provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee has access to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. Cal Poly complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
Cal Poly is a diverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educational excellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and community partnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancing knowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and staff training, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At Cal Poly, excellence is built on merit, talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all.

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