Phlebotomy Specialist

Job Summary:

The Phlebotomist I is a vital member of our healthcare team, responsible for collecting patient specimens for diagnostic testing in a professional medical environment. This role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect patient specimens using various techniques, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and throat swab collections.
• Work in fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics, adapting to changing priorities and workload demands.
• Develop skills in patient registration, participation in CODE response teams, training and mentoring new staff, specimen processing, and special projects.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhering to laboratory compliance and safety regulations.

Requirements:

• Basic Life Support certification (BLS)/RQI for healthcare providers.
• Ability to take on-call shifts, according to department needs.
• Must be flexible to work in other facilities, as needed.
• Adheres to all personal protective requirements in inpatient and/or outpatient settings.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six months of phlebotomy experience or phlebotomy training as approved by Manager/Supervisor.
• High School diploma or equivalent in compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Certificate of completion from phlebotomy school or program.
• Willingness to work in a team environment under stressful situations.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Interact with patients, patients' family, patient care providers, and others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information, as well as understand spoken information.
• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment with precision and accuracy requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read lab equipment, labels, monitors, and documents.
• Walk while transporting phlebotomy equipment cart.
• Remain standing for long periods of time to perform work.
• Adjust body, including bending, to perform phlebotomy work.

Work Environment:

This position is a full-time 40 hours a week role, with start times varying between 7am and 6pm. The hourly range for this position is $23.55, with opportunities for growth and development within the organization.

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