Laboratory Phlebotomist

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

As a Laboratory Phlebotomist at Gritman Medical Center, you will be responsible for:

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• Collecting blood samples via venipuncture or capillary puncture.
  
• Processing and distributing samples for internal and external use.
  
• Printing and/or processing patient reports and providing reception support.
  
• Performing clerical tasks, including data entry, filing, and report processing.
  
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory area.
  
• Driving or walking to clients to deliver reports, pick up specimens, or collect blood samples.
  

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

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• BLS certification
  
• Entry-level work experience
  

Preferred Qualifications:

We prefer candidates with:

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• Clinical phlebotomy experience
  

Functional Demands:

This role requires:

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• Working with various populations, including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
  
• Physical demands, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, fine motor skills, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, driving, and occasional lifting of supplies.
  

Environmental Conditions:

You will be working in an inside environment with:

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• Constant exposure to wet conditions, noise, toxic or caustic chemicals, and biohazardous materials.
  
• Required protective equipment, including a laboratory coat, gloves, safety goggles or shield, and closed-toe shoes.
  
• OSHA Category: Class I High Risk.
  

Organizational Expectations:

We expect our Laboratory Phlebotomists to:

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• Provide a positive and professional representation of Gritman Medical Center.
  
• Promote a culture of safety for patients and employees.
  
• Maintain hospital standards for cleanliness and quiet.
  
• Stay current with the latest standards of practice, trends, and developments in phlebotomy.
  
• Participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.
  
• Adhere to organizational policies, protocols, and procedures.
  
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
  
• Demonstrate excellent customer service in line with The Gritman Way.
  

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