Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare•Joliet, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician 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. This individual 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. They process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, as well as specimens for referral to reference laboratories. They stock and order routine supplies and maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas. They process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures. They may assist to pick up samples at the 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 the phone, and handling product deliveries. They may work multi-departments or night/graveyard shifts. They may be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead, and other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required.
Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required.
BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
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.
May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.