Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) - Multi-Department Lab

Central Maine Healthcare; Rumford (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is hiring a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) for Rumford Hospital in Rumford, Maine. You will perform skin puncture and venipuncture to obtain blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory, under supervision of Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy training program, CPT certification, and BLS within 45 days of hire; a minimum of one year of clinical lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Completion of a formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent on-the-job training with documented competency required.
• Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician required.
• BLS certification within forty-five days of hire and maintained current, according to hospital requirement.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Possesses knowledge of test terminology ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette with patients and visitors.
• Performs proper phlebotomy technique and collects specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
• Processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens; references lab referrals.
• Stocks and orders routine supplies; maintains storage areas, equipment, and workspaces.
• Loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation per policy.
• May assist with picking up samples, sorting for analysis, and inventory replenishment.
• May work across departments or night/graveyard shifts; may be delegated as Phlebotomy Lead.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Skills

Communication skills

Telephone etiquette

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Formal phlebotomy training program

Phlebotomy Technician certification

BLS certification within 45 days

Clinical laboratory experience (1 year)

Job description

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH) is hiring a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT I) for Rumford Hospital in Rumford, Maine. You will perform skin puncture and venipuncture to obtain blood specimens for analysis in the clinical laboratory, under supervision of Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy training program, CPT certification, and BLS within 45 days of hire; a minimum of one year of clinical lab experience is preferred.