Certified Phlebotomy Tech II

Saint Francis Hospital•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. This role is under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor. Responsibilities include computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. The technician must possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology, demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette, and utilize proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment for collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients. They will also process various types of specimens, including microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, as well as process specimens for referral to reference laboratories. Additional duties involve stocking and ordering routine supplies, maintaining the cleanliness of storage areas and equipment, and processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. The role may also involve assisting with sample pick-up, sorting samples, assisting pathology, inventory management, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. In some instances, the technician may work in multiple departments or shifts, perform point-of-care testing after training, and undertake other tasks assigned by management.

Requirements

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

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 good communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment.
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.
Assist with sample pick-up, sorting, and putting away samples.
Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries.
May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift.
May perform point of care testing after training and documented competency.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.