Phlebotomist / Processor

Prime Healthcare; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Landmark Medical Center, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a CPT I phlebotomy technician for its Woonsocket, RI clinical laboratory. The role involves performing venipuncture and skin puncture, data entry, and specimen processing across microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, and chemistry under supervision.

The position requires a High School Diploma, CPT I certification, BLS within 45 days, and preferably one year of lab experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and valid state CPT I certification required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and skin puncture on patients of all ages for blood specimens.
• Enter data accurately and perform clerical duties as needed.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment.
• Process specimens across multiple departments including microbiology, hematology, urinalysis and chemistry.
• Assist with sample pickup, sorting, inventory, and basic lab support tasks.
• Adhere to department policies and maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Support supervisor with additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical terminology

Telephone etiquette

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

CPT I certification

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A”rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the \"Woonsocket Hospital\", Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

Responsibilities

CPT I must meet the state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The Certified Phlebotomy Technician I 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 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 be 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) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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


• 2. Current and valid state certification as a CPT I, required.


• 3. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.


• 4. Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable

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