Phlebotomy Technician

About the role

The Phlebotomy Technician I will be responsible for drawing blood and handling specimens, ensuring proper identification, labeling, and transport to the lab. They also maintain equipment, adhere to quality and safety protocols, record patient data, and collaborate with other departments to ensure effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood and handle specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory
• Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties
• Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens
• Stock routine supplies, maintain 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 pick-up/delivery, faxing, answering phones, and performing other tasks as assigned by the department manager/director.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred

Qualifications

Must 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.

Skills

Knowledge of phlebotomy techniques, ability to follow safety protocols, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with computer systems, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Prime Healthcare Health offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance options, paid vacation, sick time and holidays, bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options, employer 401K options, tuition reimbursement options, life, disability, and other insurance options, and many other benefits.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shift type is Variable, with 8-hour shifts.