Certified Phlebotomy Tech I

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

6d•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 tasks. The technician must possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology, demonstrate good communication and telephone etiquette, and collect specimens using proper phlebotomy techniques from newborns to geriatric patients. Processing of various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank) is a key responsibility, as is processing specimens for referral to reference laboratories. The role also includes stocking routine 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 samples, assisting pathology, inventory management, ordering and replenishing 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 proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment for specimen collection.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock routine supplies.
Maintain the 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 the phone.
Manage product deliveries.