Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare • Aurora, IL

1d • Onsite

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. The role involves demonstrating 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 technician will also stock routine supplies, maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, and process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures. Additional duties may include picking up samples at the hospital/OR, assisting lab specialties in sorting samples for analysis and putting them away, 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

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection.
• Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
• Greet patients and visitors politely and professionally.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and equipment use for all age groups.
• Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
• Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stock routine supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist with sample pick-up at the hospital/OR.
• Assist lab specialties in sorting and organizing samples for analysis.
• Assist with pathology-related tasks.
• Manage inventory and replenish supplies.
• Order supplies.
• Handle mail pick-up/delivery.
• Perform faxing.
• Answer phones.
• Manage product deliveries.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the department manager/director.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED