Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

Prime Healthcare•Dallas, TX

22h•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 performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection for analysis in the clinical laboratory, under the supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor. The PT I duties include computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. The role requires adequate knowledge of laboratory terminology, good communication and telephone etiquette, and proficiency in phlebotomy techniques and equipment use for all age groups. Responsibilities also include processing various types of specimens, preparing specimens for referral, stocking and ordering supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment, processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation, and potentially assisting in other departments or with point-of-care testing after training. Additional duties may include resolving staffing issues and other tasks assigned by management.

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.
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 in 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 phone, and handling product deliveries.
Work in multiple departments for graveyard shifts.
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.