Laboratory Phlebotomist

Job Summary:

Laboratory phlebotomists at MidCoast Health System are responsible for collecting blood specimens for laboratory testing, company drug screen collections, and associated clerical duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect patient blood and urine samples efficiently and correctly.
• Perform clerical duties as required, including data entry and specimen processing.
• Ensure familiarity with hospital and departmental safety standards.
• Provide patient-centered care and respond to customer relations philosophy.
• Meet age and/or handicapped patient's needs.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Course helpful, experience preferred, will train in some instances.
• Registered phlebotomist will be compensated by salary adjustment.
• Must be able to work from 4 to 16 hour shifts, stand/walk 6 or more hours, and lift 40 pounds.
• Requires good manual dexterity and ability to read and write English language.

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to loud noise, hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogens, and patients with various illnesses.
• Normal work schedule could be Monday through Friday with rotating weekends or seven on/seven off shift.

Reports To:

• Phlebotomy Coordinator
• Phlebotomy Technical Supervisor
• Director of Laboratory Services