Phlebotomy Tech II

Roxborough Memorial Hospital; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Roxborough Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia is seeking a Certified Phlebotomy Technician II for per diem daytime shifts. You will draw blood samples from patients of all ages and support the clinical laboratory under supervision.

The role requires CPT certification, BLS within 45 days, and at least two years of laboratory experience, with attention to accuracy, safety, and patient care. Strong communication with staff and patients is valued.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and specimen collection for patients of all ages.
• Executes data entry, filing, phone communication and other clerical duties.
• Maintains knowledge of laboratory test terminology and procedures.
• Demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and safety across age groups.
• Processes specimens for analysis across microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank.
• Stocks and orders routine supplies; maintains cleanliness of storage areas and workstations.
• Operates frozen sections and automated instrumentation per policy and procedure.
• Assists with specimen pickup, handling, and interdepartmental support as needed.
• May work across multiple departments or night shifts as required.

Skills

CPT Certification

BLS Certification

Laboratory Experience

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

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

Roxborough Memorial Hospital is a 131-bed community hospital. The hospital has been serving the medical and health care needs of the Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls and northwest section of Philadelphia communities for more than a century, having first opened its doors in 1890. Roxborough Memorial Hospitals School of Nursing has been educating nurses since 1898. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation's oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

Responsibilities

CPT II must meet the state regulatory certification requirements to work in the clinical laboratory. The Certified 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 CPT II;

• 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 and orders 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 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..
• May work multi-departments or night shift/graveyard shift 12)
• May perform point of care testing after training and documented competency 13)
• other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• Current and valid state certification as a CPT required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

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