Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

2d•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. This role operates under the supervision of the Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The PT I is responsible for various duties including computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical tasks. They 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. Processing of various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank, and referral to reference laboratories) is a key responsibility. Additionally, the role involves stocking routine supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. The position may also involve assisting with sample pick-up, sorting samples, assisting pathology, inventory management, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.

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

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 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.