Phlebotomy Tech - Pathology
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 Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. This role involves various duties including 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 proficiently use phlebotomy techniques and equipment for patients ranging from newborns to geriatrics. Responsibilities also include processing various types of specimens (microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, blood bank), preparing specimens for referral to reference laboratories, stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness of work areas and equipment, and processing/loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation. Additional duties may include picking up samples, assisting with sample sorting, assisting pathology, inventory management, replenishing and ordering supplies, mail pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering phones, and managing product deliveries. Other tasks may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Requirements
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, 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 the hospital/OR.
- Assist the lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples.
- Assist pathology.
- Manage inventory and replenish supplies.
- Order supplies.
- Handle mail pick-up/delivery.
- Perform faxing.
- Answer the phone.
- Manage product deliveries.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
