Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

2d•$23•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 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 utilize proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment for all age groups. Responsibilities include processing various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank), preparing specimens for referral to reference laboratories, stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and processing/loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. Additional duties may include picking up samples, assisting lab specialties, pathology, and inventory, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail handling, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. The role may involve working in multiple departments, night/graveyard shifts, and resolving staffing issues. Other tasks may be assigned by management.

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 blood specimen collection.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment.
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 picking up samples at hospital/OR.
Assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples.
Assist pathology.
Assist with inventory.
Replenish supplies.
Order supplies.
Handle mail pick up/delivery.
Faxing.
Answering phone.
Manage product deliveries.
Work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift.
Resolve staffing issues.