Certified Phlebotomy Technician

About the role

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory, under the supervision of Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties
• Possesses adequate knowledge of 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 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 and orders routine supplies
• Maintains 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 with picking up samples at hospital/OR, sorting samples for analysis, putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mail pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering phones, and product deliveries
• May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift
• May be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required
• BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $17.33 to $25.09, including estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation. The exact starting compensation will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant, considering factors including but not limited to skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Benefits

Mercy Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.

Schedule

Part Time; Days; 3am-11:30am