Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Prime Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,488 - 33,117; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician I for a Full-Time position at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago, IL. The candidate will perform skin puncture and venipuncture for blood specimen collection and will require a High School Diploma, current certification, and BLS certification. This role involves working in various laboratory settings and helping with clerical duties.

Competitive compensation ranges from $17.05 to $24.04, with a comprehensive benefits package. Join our team to make a difference in patients' lives!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients.
• Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology specimens.
• Maintains storage areas and cleanliness.

Skills

Phlebotomy technique

Data entry

Communication skills

Clerical duties

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current state certification (preferred)

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

• Department: Clinical Lab

• Schedule: Day Shift- 8am-4:30pm

• Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

• Location: Chicago, IL60622

**Hiring Team is focusing on applicants that are nationally Certified**

Responsibilities

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.

• 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 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.;
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification preferred.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Resurrection Medical Center 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. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.05 to $24.04. 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.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Days

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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf