Evening Phlebotomy Technician: Lab & Patient Care

Olympia Fields Hospital; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a non-certified phlebotomy technician to perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection in the clinical laboratory. The role operates under the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor and includes clerical duties, data entry, and multi-department coverage on evenings.

Education includes a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 45 days; at least two years of clinical laboratory experience is

Qualifications

• Must have good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique for newborns to geriatric patients.
• Maintain knowledge of test terminology and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture to obtain blood specimens for analysis.
• Work under supervision of Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor.
• Process specimens across microbiology, hematology, chemistry, blood bank and other areas.
• Stock and order supplies; maintain cleanliness of storage, equipment and work areas.
• May assist with sample pickup, transport, and multi-department coverage on evenings shift.
• May perform point-of-care testing after training and competency.

Skills

Good communication

Telephone etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 45 days

2 years clinical laboratory experience preferred

Job description

Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a non-certified phlebotomy technician to perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection in the clinical laboratory. The role operates under the Laboratory Director/Manager/Supervisor and includes clerical duties, data entry, and multi-department coverage on evenings.

Education includes a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification within 45 days; at least two years of clinical laboratory experience is