Phlebotomy Tech II - Lab

Garden City Hospital•Garden City, MI

About The Position

The Phlebotomy Technician II primarily performs skin punctures or 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 specimen collection and processing, laboratory clerical work, supply management, and maintaining clean work areas. The technician may also support multiple departments during the graveyard shift, perform point-of-care testing after training and documented competency, and help resolve staffing issues. Other tasks or responsibilities 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

At least two years of clinical laboratory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

Perform skin punctures or 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.
Maintain adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Communicate politely and demonstrate appropriate telephone etiquette when greeting patients and visitors.
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.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
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.
May pick up samples at the hospital or operating room; help sort samples for analysis and put samples away; assist pathology; manage inventory and supplies; handle mail pickup and delivery, faxing, phone calls, and 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.