Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

17h • 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 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. Responsibilities also include processing various types of specimens, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas, and operating automated laboratory instrumentation. Additional duties may include assisting with sample pick-up, sorting, and supporting pathology and inventory 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.
• Demonstrate adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
• Exhibit good communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and equipment usage 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 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, sorting samples for analysis, and putting away samples.
• Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering the phone, and handling product deliveries.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED