Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Resurrection Medical Center•Chicago, IL

3d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician works in the Clinical Lab at Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. The role primarily performs skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for clinical laboratory analysis, under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor. The technician also performs clerical and specimen-processing duties, communicates with patients and visitors, handles routine supplies, and maintains laboratory work and storage areas. Additional duties may include assisting other departments or specialties, picking up and sorting samples, and supporting pathology and inventory activities. The role may involve working across multiple departments or on a night shift, and the technician may be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead. This is a part-time evening position scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency.
Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current according to hospital requirements.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year 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 effectively with patients and visitors.
Collect specimens from newborn to geriatric patients using proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process 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.
As needed, pick up hospital or operating-room samples, help laboratory specialties sort samples, put samples away, assist pathology and inventory, replenish or order supplies, handle mail pickup and delivery, faxing, phone calls, and product deliveries.
Work across multiple departments or on a night or graveyard shift as needed.
May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.