Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

Dallas Medical Center•Farmers Branch, TX

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician III must meet state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The role primarily performs skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis, under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor. The position also supports specimen processing, clerical work, laboratory supplies and work-area upkeep, and other assigned departmental tasks. Some duties may involve working across multiple departments on the graveyard shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid state certification as a CPT.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Use knowledge of laboratory test terminology and communicate politely and professionally with patients and visitors.
Use appropriate phlebotomy techniques and equipment to collect specimens from newborn through geriatric patients.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock, order, inventory, and replenish routine supplies; receive product deliveries and handle mail pickup or delivery.
Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation according to established policies and procedures.
May pick up samples at the hospital or operating room, assist laboratory specialty staff with sorting samples, put away samples, and assist pathology.
May fax documents and answer phones.
May work across multiple departments on the graveyard shift.
May perform point-of-care testing after training and documented competency.
Resolve staffing issues.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.