Clinic - Phlebotomist

Prime Healthcare•Olympia Fields, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The 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 Clinic Practice Manager. 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 demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients. They process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens, as well as specimens for referral to reference laboratories. The technician stocks and orders routine supplies, maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas, and processes or loads 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 specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory, replenishing supplies, 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.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to 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 the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers, and work areas.
Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
Assist with picking up samples at the hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, and putting away samples.
Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering the phone, and handling product deliveries.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.