Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Certified Phlebotomy Technician I

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I primarily performs 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 include performing computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties; possessing adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory; demonstrating good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner; demonstrating proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients; processing microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens; processing specimens for referral to reference laboratories; stocking routine supplies; maintaining the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas; processing or loading specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures; assisting to pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assisting lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and putting away samples, assisting pathology, inventory, replenishing supplies, ordering supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.; and other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, current and valid state certification preferred, BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement, and minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency: Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is a flat rate of $22.18. 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.

Employment Status: Per Diem

Shift: Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity: Company is an 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.