Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

Dallas Medical Center•Farmers Branch, TX

5d•Onsite

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 obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis, under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor. The position also performs clerical and specimen-processing duties, maintains supplies and work areas, and may support other laboratory and hospital functions. Shifts are eight hours, from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Dallas Medical Center.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to collect blood specimens for clinical laboratory analysis.
Enter data into computer systems, file records, communicate by telephone, and perform other clerical duties.
Understand terminology for laboratory tests that are ordered.
Greet patients and visitors politely and demonstrate effective communication and telephone etiquette.
Use appropriate 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 and maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instruments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
May pick up samples at the hospital or operating room; assist laboratory specialties with sorting and putting away samples; assist pathology; manage inventory and supplies; handle mail pickup and delivery, faxing, phone calls, and product deliveries.
May work across multiple departments during 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.