Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician III 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 operates under the supervision of a Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience, required

Nice To Haves

Current and valid state certification as a CPT preferred

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
Possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
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 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.
May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift
Resolve staffing issues
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director