Phlebotomy Tech I

Monroe Hospital•Bloomington, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician I 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. Duties include clerical and specimen-processing tasks, supporting laboratory operations, and maintaining supplies and work areas. Additional tasks may be assigned by the department manager or director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained as current.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain specimens for analysis.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and communicate politely with patients and visitors.
Use proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment when collecting 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 instrumentation according to established policies and procedures.
Assist with sample pickup at the hospital or operating room, sample sorting and storage, pathology tasks, inventory, supply replenishment and ordering, mail pickup and delivery, faxing, phone answering, and product deliveries, as needed.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.