Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Prime Healthcare; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet seeks a Certified Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipuncture and skin punctures for patient specimens under supervision of the Laboratory Director and staff.

The role includes clerical duties, specimen processing across departments, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a full-time day shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or documented competency.
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required.
• BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained.
• One year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture for blood specimens.
• Enter data, file, answer phones and perform clerical duties.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique across age groups.
• Process specimens across microbiology, chemistry, hematology, and more.
• Prepare specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stock and order supplies; maintain cleanliness of work areas.
• Load specimens on automated instrumentation per policy.
• Assist with specimen pickup, sorting, inventory, and deliveries.
• May work multi-departments or night shifts; possible lead role.
• Other tasks assigned by department manager/director.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Phlebotomy technique

Specimen processing

Education

High School Diploma

Formal phlebotomy training

Phlebotomy Technician certification

BLS certification within 45 days

Clinical laboratory experience (1 yr preferred)

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

Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet 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 $17.33 to $25.09. 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

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