Certified Phlebotomy Tech - Rumford Hospital
About The Position
Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoastal Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
- Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
- BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.
- Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
- Possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
- Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
- Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
- Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens
- Processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories
- Stocks routine supplies
- Maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas
- Processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures
- May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
