Phlebotomy Tech I

About the role

The Phlebotomy Technician I at Coshocton Regional Medical Center is responsible for performing skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages to obtain blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory. This position is supervised by the Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• 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 pathology, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mailing pickups/deliveries, faxing, answering phones, product deliveries, etc.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate preferred.
• Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Qualifications

None specified.

Skills

• Knowledge of laboratory terminology.
• Good communication skills.
• Phlebotomy technique.
• Use of laboratory equipment.
• Clerical duties.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Per Diem, variable schedule.

Company Information

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.