Phlebotomist

About the role

The Phlebotomist I is responsible for accurately collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment. This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing
• Work in a professional medical environment
• Perform specimen collection using techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections
• Collect specimens from patients in various acuities, including Outpatient, Emergency Department, and Inpatient – including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital
• Adhere to and enforce standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations
• Navigate multiple computer systems
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Manage on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations

Requirements

• BLS Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training, or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor

Qualifications

• Organizational skills
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems
• Ability to work well as a member of a team
• Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Resilience to manage stressful situations professionally

Skills

• Communication
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Operations
• Regulatory Requirements
• Computer Literacy
• Teamwork
• Working Independently

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.