Certified Phlebotomy Tech
About the role
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 Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
- possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory
- demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner
- demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients
- processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens
- processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories
- stocks routine supplies
- maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas
- processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures
- May assist in picking up samples at hospital/ OR, sorting out samples for analysis, putting away samples, assisting lab specialties, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mailing pickups/deliveries, faxing, answering phones, product deliveries, etc.
Requirements
Education, Experience, Training:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
- Current and valid state certification preferred.
- BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
- Current and valid state certification preferred.
- BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
- Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.
Skills
- Knowledge of laboratory terminology
- Good communication skills
- Proper phlebotomy technique
- Equipment proficiency in various patient age groups
- Data entry and filing skills
- Telephone communication skills
- Stocking and maintaining laboratory supplies
- Handling and processing laboratory specimens
- Automated laboratory instrumentation operation
- Assistance in sample collection and management
Benefits
Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
Pay
A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $16.00 to $23.17.
Schedule
Part Time - Less than 60 hours per week
Evenings
Company
Mercy Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights
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