Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Prime Healthcare•Joliet, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician 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 computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. The technician must possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology, demonstrate good communication and telephone etiquette, and proficiently use proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment for collecting specimens from all age groups. Responsibilities include processing various types of specimens, preparing specimens for referral to reference laboratories, stocking and ordering 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, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. The role may also involve working in multiple departments or shifts, potentially serving as a Phlebotomy Lead, and undertaking other tasks assigned by management.

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 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 the 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 samples for analysis, and putting away samples.
Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, and product deliveries.
May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift.
May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.