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. The technician will also perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. They must possess adequate knowledge of laboratory terminology and demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette. The role involves processing various types of specimens, stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas, and processing specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. Additional duties may include assisting in various lab areas, working multi-departments or shifts, and potentially serving as a Phlebotomy Lead.

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 adequate knowledge of laboratory terminology.
Greet patients and visitors politely and with good 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 picking up samples 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 shift/graveyard shift.
May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.