Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant - Part-Time Weekend Night Shift at Pennsylvania Hospital

Summary

A Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant I is an individual trained on-the-job or through a structured Phlebotomy program to draw blood for diagnostic testing from patients aged infant through older adult. The Phlebotomist Laboratory Assistant also processes a variety of clinical specimens for diagnostic laboratory testing, and accesses associated patient records.

Responsibilities

• Correctly identifies the stage of growth of development of patients and significant others;
• Utilizes knowledge of growth and development when communicating to various age groups;
• Explains appropriate information according to age and developmental level of patients and visitors;
• Identifies communication barriers and intervenes appropriately;
• Recognizes cultural differences and the need to adjust communication styles and behaviors to meet the needs of the patient (e.g. direct eye contact, touching with transferring);
• Listens to patient's queries, comments and/or concerns and provides appropriate information and responses;
• Introduces self when interacting with patients, families, visitors or other employees.

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED;
• Phlebotomy training and experience in an outpatient or hospital setting;
• Prior experience in hospital laboratory receiving area;
• Prior experience with the Laboratory Information System.