Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Resurrection Medical Center is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to join their Lab Department. This is a full-time position with evening shifts (2:00 PM-10:30 PM, Monday-Friday) and rotating holidays and weekends as per business needs. Resurrection Medical Center is a Level II Trauma Center located in Chicago, IL, offering a fast-paced, diverse clinical environment with convenient access via freeway and CTA, free parking, and proximity to O’Hare. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician will primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection for analysis in the clinical laboratory, under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required.
Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required.
BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette.
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.
Assist with sample pick-up at hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, and putting away samples.
Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, and handling product deliveries.
May work multi-departments or night/graveyard shifts.
May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.