Certified Phlebotomy Tech

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to perform vein punctures and specimen collection across age groups for laboratory analysis. The role involves data entry, specimen processing across microbiology, chemistry, hematology, and more, and may include cross-department support and night shifts.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring proper phlebotomy technique, and providing courteous patient interactions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training program or on-the-job training with competency.
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of one year clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages.
• Handle data entry, filing, telephone communication and clerical duties.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and safety.
• Process specimens across microbiology, chemistry, hematology, immunology, coagulation, urinalysis and blood bank.
• Stock and order routine supplies and maintain storage areas.
• May assist with sample collection from hospital/OR and sorting, inventory, and general duties.
• May work multi-departments or night shifts.
• May be delegated as Phlebotomy Lead.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Phlebotomy technique

Laboratory terminology

Education

High School Diploma

Phlebotomy training complete

Phlebotomy Technician certification

BLS certification within 45 days

1 year clinical lab experience (preferred)

Tools

Automated laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Responsibilities

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician primarily perform 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.

• 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties


• 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory


• 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner


• 4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients


• 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens


• 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories


• 7) stocks and orders routine supplies


• 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas


• 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures


• 10) 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..


• 11) may work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift


• 12) may be delegated as a Phlebotomy Lead


• 13) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.


• 2. Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required.


• 3. Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required.


• 4. BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.


• 5. Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $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, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Evenings

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