Phlebotomy Tech- Pathology

Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME

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 Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. This role involves various clerical duties, specimen processing, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The technician will also assist with sample pickup, sorting, and inventory management.

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.
Possess adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette.
Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and equipment use for specimen collection from newborns to geriatric patients.
Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
Stock routine supplies.
Maintain 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 laboratory specialties in sorting samples for analysis and putting away samples.
Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, and handling product deliveries.
Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.