Phlebotomy Technician

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Pleasant Prairie, WI is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform venipunctures, instruct patients on specimen collection, and conduct point-of-care testing at the bedside.

This entry-level role requires a High School diploma or GED and strong English communication skills. You will record collection data in the Laboratory Information System and keep the work area clean, disinfected, and stocked for efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Entry level experience acceptable.
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

• Collection of blood specimens from various patient types using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques.
• Status recording of the collection date and time in the Laboratory Information System.
• Instruction of patients in the collection of non-blood specimens.
• Performs point of care testing at the patient bedside.
• Clear communication with patients, physicians and fellow employees.
• Maintenance of the assigned work area, including disinfections and stocking supplies.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Phlebotomy Technician

Froedtert South, Inc. Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

POSITION PURPOSE

Performs venipunctures, gives patients instructions to properly collect non-blood specimens and performs non-technical and clerical functions related to specimen collection. Performs point of care (POC) testing at the patient bedside.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High School or Equivalent (GED)

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

N/A

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend the English language.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Collection of blood specimens from various patient types using defined venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Status recording of the collection date and time in the Laboratory Information System.

Instruction of patients in the collection of non-blood specimens.

Performs point of care testing at the patient bedside.

Clear communication with patients, physicians and fellow employees.

Maintenance of the assigned work area, including disinfections and stocking supplies.