CPT I - Clinical Lab

St. Clare's - Dover • Dover, NJ

1d • $17 - $24

About The Position

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I works in the clinical laboratory and must meet state regulatory certification requirements. Under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor, the technician performs skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis. The role also includes specimen processing, clerical tasks, maintaining supplies and work areas, and providing support to other laboratory activities as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT I.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained as current.

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 clinical laboratory analysis.
• Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Understand terminology for laboratory tests that are ordered.
• Communicate effectively and use proper telephone etiquette when greeting patients and visitors politely and pleasantly.
• 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.
• Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stock routine supplies and maintain cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Process or load specimens onto automated laboratory instruments according to established policies and procedures.
• As needed, pick up samples at the hospital or operating room; assist laboratory specialty areas with sorting and storing samples; assist pathology; manage inventory; replenish and order supplies; handle mail pickup and delivery, faxing, phone answering, and product deliveries.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Additional voluntary benefit options. The benefits package allows employees to tailor benefits to their individual needs.

What This Job Offers

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