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 or venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for clinical laboratory analysis and works under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor. The position also performs clerical and specimen-processing duties, maintains laboratory supplies and work areas, and may support other laboratory departments and hospital operations. Additional tasks may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current and valid state certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current certification.
At least 3 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform skin punctures or venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communications, and other clerical duties.
Understand terminology for tests ordered in the laboratory.
Communicate effectively and use proper telephone etiquette when greeting patients and visitors.
Use proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment to collect specimens from newborns through geriatric patients.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Prepare 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 onto automated laboratory instrumentation according to established policies and procedures.
May pick up samples at the hospital or operating room, help specialty laboratories sort and put away samples, assist pathology, manage inventory and supplies, handle mail pickup and delivery, faxing, phone calls, and product deliveries.
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.