Certified Phlebotomy Tech II

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician II 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 and demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette. They will collect specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, process various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank), and process specimens for referral to reference laboratories. Additionally, the role includes stocking and ordering routine supplies, maintaining cleanliness of storage areas and equipment, and processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. Depending on needs, the technician may also assist with sample pick-up, sorting, pathology assistance, inventory, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. The position may also involve working in multiple departments or on night/graveyard shifts, and performing point-of-care testing after training and documented competency. Other tasks may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, required.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.

Nice To Haves

Current and valid state certification as a CPT 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 adequate 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 and order routine supplies.
Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation.
May assist with sample pick-up at hospital/OR, sorting samples, and putting away samples.
May assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, handle mail, faxing, answering phones, and manage product deliveries.
May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift.
May perform point of care testing after training and documented competency.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.