Certified Phlebotomist Tech I

Prime Healthcare•Joliet, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of the Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. This role involves various duties including computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. The technician must possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology, demonstrate good communication and telephone etiquette, and exhibit proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment usage for all age groups. Responsibilities extend to processing various types of specimens, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. Additional duties may include assisting with sample pick-up, sorting, pathology assistance, inventory management, ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.

Nice To Haves

Current and valid state certification preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Greet patients and visitors politely and professionally.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and equipment use for all age groups.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock routine supplies.
Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation.
Assist with picking up samples at the hospital/OR.
Assist lab specialty in sorting samples for analysis and putting away samples.
Assist pathology.
Manage inventory and replenish supplies.
Order supplies.
Handle mail pick-up/delivery.
Perform faxing.
Answer phones.
Manage product deliveries.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.