Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare • Chicago, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified 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 processing specimens. The technician is responsible for maintaining a clean work environment and ensuring proper handling of specimens for laboratory analysis and for referral to external laboratories. Additionally, the role may involve assisting with sample pick-up, sorting, stocking supplies, and other administrative tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Current and valid state certification preferred.
• 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 the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment.
• 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 lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples.
• Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries.
• Perform other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the department manager/director.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED