Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Prime Healthcare's Olympia Fields Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician II to perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen collection. The role reports to Laboratory Director/Manager and supports clerical duties and specimen processing across multiple departments.

Requirements include a high school diploma, BLS within 45 days of hire, and preferred two years of clinical lab experience. Day shifts with a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current.
• Minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimens.
• Process specimens across microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank areas.
• Assist with specimen referral and handling, and stock supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of storage areas and equipment; load specimens on automated instruments per policy.
• Provide clerical support, data entry, and telephone communication as needed.
• May assist in multi-department tasks and graveyard shifts.

Skills

Computer data entry

Clerical duties

Communication skills

Phlebotomy technique

Specimen processing

Multi-department collaboration

Point-of-care testing (after training)

Organizational skills

Flexibility for graveyard shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification within 45 days of hire

Two years clinical laboratory experience (preferred)

Tools

Phlebotomy equipment

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomy Technician II 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. The PT I;

• 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 for graveyard shift
• 12) May perform point of care testing after training and documented competency
• 13) Resolving staffing issues
• 14) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• 2. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• 3. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Pay Transparency

Olympia Fields Hospital 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 $17.28 to $25.03. 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