Certified Phlebotomy Tech II

Prime Healthcare•Evanston, IL

1d•$22•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, demonstrate good communication and telephone etiquette, and apply proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment usage for all age groups. Responsibilities extend to processing various types of specimens, stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and processing specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. Additional duties may include assisting with sample pick-up, sorting, and other laboratory support functions. The role may also involve working in multiple departments or shifts, and performing point-of-care testing after appropriate training and competency validation.

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

Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
Possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
Processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stocks and orders routine supplies.
Maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
Processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
May assist to pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
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.