Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

17h

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I 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 PT I 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 in a polite and friendly manner. They demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include processing microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, as well as processing specimens for referral to reference laboratories. The role involves stocking routine supplies, maintaining the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, and processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures. Additional duties may include assisting with sample pick-up at the hospital/OR, assisting lab specialties in sorting samples for analysis and putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory management, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering the phone, and handling product deliveries. Other tasks or responsibilities may be 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.

Nice To Haves

Current and valid state certification preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, 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 routine supplies.
Maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
Processes or loads 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.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.