Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

Prime Healthcare•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician III (CPT III) must meet state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. This role primarily involves performing skin punctures or venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for analysis. The CPT III works under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor and performs a variety of tasks including data entry, specimen processing, supply management, and potentially assisting in multiple departments or with point-of-care testing.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
Current and valid state certification as a CPT required.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Minimum 3 years clinical laboratory experience required.

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.
Possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Greet patients and visitors politely and professionally.
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 sample pick-up at hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, and putting away samples.
Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phones, and handling product deliveries.
May work in multiple departments for graveyard shifts.
May perform point-of-care testing after training and documented competency.
Resolve staffing issues.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.