Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Olympia Fields Hospital•Rich Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I 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 exhibit proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment usage for all age groups. Responsibilities extend to processing various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank), preparing specimens for referral to reference laboratories, stocking routine supplies, and maintaining the cleanliness of work areas and equipment. Additionally, the role may involve processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation, assisting with sample pick-up, sorting, and putting away samples, supporting pathology, managing inventory, replenishing and ordering supplies, handling mail, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. Other tasks may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.

Nice To Haves

Current and valid state certification preferred.
Minimum of one (1) 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.
Possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment for all age groups.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock 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 picking up samples at the hospital/OR.
Assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples.
Assist pathology.
Manage inventory and replenish supplies.
Order supplies.
Handle mail pick up/delivery.
Faxing.
Answering the phone.
Manage product deliveries.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.