Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory.
• 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 in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens 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 the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
• Process or load 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.

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.

Benefits

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay

The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $21.25.

Schedule

Per Diem (As needed)

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights