Phlebotomy Tech I

Prime Healthcare; East Liverpool (OH); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

East Liverpool City Hospital is hiring a Phlebotomy Technician I to join our clinical laboratory team. The role focuses on obtaining blood specimens via venipuncture or skin puncture from patients across all ages, with accuracy in data entry and sample handling.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, stocking supplies, and assisting with various lab tasks. A HS diploma and BLS certification within 45 days are required; prior lab experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire.
• Minimum of one year of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs skin puncture or venipuncture to obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages.
• Performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrates knowledge of test terminology ordered in the laboratory.
• Shows good communication and telephone etiquette when greeting patients and visitors.
• Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique across age groups.
• Processes specimens for various departments and referrals to reference laboratories.
• Stocks routine supplies and maintains cleanliness of storage and work areas.
• Assists with specimen pickup, lab tasks, inventory, and related duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory procedures

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

East Liverpool City Hospital is an award-winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 Emergency Department visits annually. East Liverpool's medical staff is comprised of more than 160 physicians with an additional 21 resident physicians completing their training in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the ONLY cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County. For more information, visit www.elch.org.

Responsibilities

• The 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.
• performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties,
• possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory,
• demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner,
• demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients,
• processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens,
• processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories,
• stocks routine supplies,
• maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas,
• processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures,
• 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..
• 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 one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

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