Certified Phlebotomy Technician - Clinical Lab

Mercy Medical Center • Aurora, IL

2d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician performs skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for clinical laboratory analysis. The position works under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor and performs specimen-processing and clerical duties in support of laboratory operations.

The technician may process specimens across microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank departments; prepare specimens for referral laboratories; and load specimens onto automated laboratory instruments. The role also includes maintaining supplies and clean work areas, providing courteous communication to patients and visitors, and assisting with sample pickup, sorting, inventory, deliveries, and other departmental tasks. The department manager or director may assign additional responsibilities.

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

• At least 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.
• Understand terminology for tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Communicate effectively and use proper telephone etiquette when greeting patients and visitors.
• Use proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment to collect specimens from newborns through 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 cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation according to established policies and procedures.
• As needed, pick up samples at the hospital or operating room, sort samples for analysis, put samples away, assist pathology, manage inventory, replenish or order supplies, handle mail pickup and delivery, fax, answer phones, and receive product deliveries.
• May work across multiple departments or on a night or graveyard shift.
• May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education opportunities
• Specialized training through the PrimE-Academy professional development platform
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

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