Phlebotomy Technician - Lab Support Services - Night Shift

Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Night Shift with every other weekend and rotating major holidays
Location: Holy Cross Hospital, Lab Support Services

About the role

Performs phlebotomy specimen collection on all patients according to standard operating practices.

• Ensure that patients are properly identified and specimens are properly labeled during the collection process 100% of the time with strict adherence to policy and procedure.
• Participate in specimen processing, distribution, and central accessioning.
• Accurately process and accession all incoming laboratory specimens.
• Confirm all required patient and specimen identification information is correctly documented.
• Serve as the primary laboratory communication liaison between physicians, nursing units, physician offices, patients, the general public, and laboratory sections via telephone and in person.
• Provide information regarding test reports, the status of tests in process, and clarification of physician orders.
• Generate reports for charting and assist in the charting of reports to patient care units.
• Perform all other required reporting functions of laboratory reports via mail and fax.
• Function as receptionist to incoming customers of the Department of Laboratory Services.
• Support the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital.

Requirements

• High School graduate, GED, or higher required.
• Six (6) months previous professional experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting with demonstrated competency in performing the full range of specimen collections, client services management, and strong interpersonal skills strongly preferred.
• One-year recent experience performing phlebotomy procedures strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform successful venipuncture procedures without assistance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal reliance on supervisory support.
• Ability to effectively manage time and scheduling without direct supervision and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate with patients, physicians, and hospital staff in an effective, courteous, and professional manner.
• Ability to read, write, and demonstrate an understanding of the procedures involved in specimen collection and routine testing.
• Ability to work in harmony with other personnel.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Comprehension, skill, and command of the oral and written English language.
• Ability to transport specimens to the laboratory quickly without interfering with specimen integrity.

Pay

Pay Range: $17.89 - $25.04 per hour. Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, and 403B, available from the first day of employment.
• Education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others).
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.