Phlebotomy Technician I

Responsible for providing quality, customer-oriented laboratory services including registration, specimen collection, specimen processing, and other related duties. Performs venipuncture on patients and maintains necessary equipment and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures according to laboratory policies and procedures including the collection of timed specimens, blood cultures, pediatric and neonatal specimens.
• Positively identifies all patients according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Verifies identification of specimens and labels specimens according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Receives and prepares laboratory specimens prior to laboratory analysis and testing, including study specimens, random and 24-hour urines, and send-out specimens.
• Centrifuges and aliquots specimens, and follows all special handling instructions according to laboratory policies and procedures.
• Optimizes the routing of specimens and work benches, prioritizing stat and routine specimens. Routes and distributes specimens to appropriate lab sections within specific time frames.
• Assists in the pickup and delivery of specimens as needed.
• Prepares all workstations with essential supplies.
• Monitors and records daily temperatures and performs scheduled maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Completes all appropriate logs for documentation and troubleshooting, and communicates to supervisor.
• Utilizes technical training and acquires in-depth knowledge of the LIS and its functions.
• Performs order/entry, inquiry, crediting, and other basic LIS functions in the laboratory information system according to policies and procedures.
• Performs patient registration functions in EPIC registration system, including patient demographic updates, insurance validation and eligibility checks, and assigning of medical record numbers.
• Answers the telephone according to department policy and procedure.
• Conforms to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to patient rights, so that the best possible customer service and patient care may be provided.
• Utilizes hospital’s behavioral standards as the basis for decision making and to support the department and the hospital’s mission and goals.
• Manages time appropriately and meets standards for attendance and punctuality.
• Attends department meetings, delivers reports in a timely fashion and documents activities related to quality improvement as assigned.
• Assists in training new lab support technicians and phlebotomy students.
• Completes all laboratory and hospital safety, compliance, and competency training as assigned. Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures.
• Performs special procedures as requested by supervisors, assistants, and specialists.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Phlebotomy and/or specimen processing experience preferred.

Skills

• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external contacts in a courteous and customer service manner.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills; strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and follow-through.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all personal/health sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively handle challenging situations and to balance multiple priorities.

Pay

Compensation range: $18.27 - $25.72 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits.
• Discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 403(b) savings matches.
• Paid time off.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Resources to support employee and family well-being.

Schedule

Full Time