Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Prime Healthcare•Chicago, IL

1d•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. 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 and telephone etiquette, and collect specimens using proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment from newborns to geriatric patients. Processing of various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank) and specimens for referral to reference laboratories is also required. Additional duties involve stocking and ordering routine supplies, maintaining cleanliness of storage areas and equipment, processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation, and potentially assisting with sample pick-up, sorting, pathology assistance, inventory, and deliveries. The role may involve working in multiple departments or shifts, and there is a possibility of being delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead. Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

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 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, product deliveries.
May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift.
May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.