Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

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 and orders 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 to pick up samples at hospital/OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.
• May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift.
• Resolving staffing issues.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT preferred.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience, required.