Cpt I

Prime Healthcare • Mesquite, TX

5d • 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. This role involves computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties. The technician must possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology, demonstrate good communication and telephone etiquette, and utilize proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment for specimen collection from newborns to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include processing various types of specimens, preparing specimens for referral to reference laboratories, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. Additional duties may include assisting with sample pickup, sorting, and inventory management, as well as other tasks assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
• Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stock routine supplies.
• Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
• Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Assist with picking up samples at hospital/OR.
• Assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples.
• Assist pathology.
• Manage inventory.
• Replenish supplies.
• Order supplies.
• Handle mail pick up/delivery.
• Faxing.
• Answering the phone.
• Handle product deliveries.

What This Job Offers

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