Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - Southern Virginia Medical Center - PRN
About the role
Bon Secours is a faith-based and patient-focused organization dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of all people through exceptional patient care. The organization fosters a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect, aiming to create an environment where associates feel valued and motivated to contribute positively.
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service by greeting patients and the community respectfully.
- Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures proper processing.
- Identifies patients accurately and matches their identity with the correct service for patient safety.
- Performs data entry and processing of specimens, including labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing as requested by test orders.
- Completes departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stocking supplies, and answering phones as needed.
- Trains and assists other staff members in specimen collection techniques.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards and maintains accurate records.
Requirements
- High School Degree or GED.
- Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required.
- One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required.
- Experience in a customer service or retail environment preferred.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment.
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly.
Benefits
As a Bon Secours associate, you'll enjoy competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). You'll also benefit from medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support are also available. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer and offers a mission-driven workplace that supports your well-being both personally and professionally.