Certified Phlebotomy Technician III

About the role

The Phlebotomy Technician III primarily perform 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 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

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Experience: Current and valid state certification as a CPT preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of clinical laboratory experience, required.

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory terminology
• Good communication skills
• Proper phlebotomy technique
• Use of laboratory equipment
• Computer data entry and filing
• Telephone communication
• Stocking and ordering supplies
• Maintaining cleanliness of work areas
• Processing specimens on automated instrumentation
• Assisting with sample collection and processing
• Handling multiple departments or shifts
• Resolving staffing issues

Benefits

Olympia Fields Hospital 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 $17.64 to $25.25.

Schedule

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. 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.