Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor

About the role

The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practices in a manner that enhances patient and caregiver engagement.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment.
• Work in a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics.
• Perform specimen collection using various techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Manage stress and work under pressure.
• Take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.
• Perform advanced collection and troubleshooting techniques such as bilateral nares or non-standard kit collection.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, Preferred.
• Twelve months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training, or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor, Preferred.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Communication.
• Phlebotomy.
• Laboratory Operations.
• Regulatory Requirements.
• Computer Literacy.
• Teamwork.
• Working Independently.
• Complex Problem Solving.
• Training and Mentoring.
• Clinical Staffing.
• Ability to work under pressure.

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.