Phlebotomy Tech II - Lab

Garden City Hospital•Garden City, MI

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician II primarily performs skin punctures and venipunctures on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for clinical laboratory analysis, under the supervision of the Laboratory Director, Manager, or Supervisor. The role also includes specimen processing, laboratory support, and clerical duties. The position is per diem with a variable shift.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

A minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform skin puncture and venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for laboratory analysis.
Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Use knowledge of laboratory test terminology and communicate politely and effectively with patients and visitors.
Collect specimens from newborn through geriatric patients using proper phlebotomy techniques and equipment.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock and order 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.
May pick up samples at the hospital or operating room, sort samples for analysis, put away samples, assist pathology, manage inventory and supplies, handle mail pickup and delivery, fax, answer phones, and receive product deliveries.
May work across multiple departments on the graveyard shift.
May perform point-of-care testing after training and documented competency.
Resolve staffing issues.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities assigned by the department manager or director.