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 is under the supervision of the Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The CPT III performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. They possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory and demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors politely and friendly. The role involves demonstrating proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients. Processing of microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens is required, as well as processing specimens for referral to reference laboratories. The technician will stock and order routine supplies, maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas. They will process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation according to established policies and procedures. Additional duties may include picking up samples at the hospital/OR, assisting lab specialties in sorting and putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory management, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering the phone, and handling product deliveries. The role may involve working in multiple departments or on night/graveyard shifts, resolving staffing issues, and performing other tasks assigned by the department manager/director.

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

Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
Possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
Processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stocks and orders routine supplies.
Maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
Processes 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.
Resolving staffing issues.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.