Phlebotomy Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Phlebotomist I to join our team at Health First. As a Phlebotomist I, you will be responsible for providing quality phlebotomy services and laboratory stewardship by ensuring optimal support of laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection and preparation.

• Comply with all Health First, Health First Laboratory policies and procedures, as well as all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements.
• Comply with policies, procedures, and processes in the collection and processing of patient specimens and provision of patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services as applicable.
• Meet goals and demonstrate commitment to continuous improvement of performance metrics developed to provide quality patient care.
• Assure valid patient results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the pre-analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures per evaluation period.
• Demonstrate the appropriate skillsets as determined by Competency Assessments.
• Perform basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
• Meet departmental staffing demands (i.e., holidays, weekends, coverage for illness and/or emergencies, reduced operations, increased workload) per department expectations and demonstrate effective time management.
• Comply with the Health First I-Care values and demonstrate effective communication with co-workers and management to include proper escalation when necessary.
• Perform Point of Care Testing (POC) on the lab menu at the assigned site, correctly and in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Participate in Proficiency Testing as determined by state regulations, if applicable.
• Assist with the performance of lab registration, insurance eligibilities, authorizations, and payments, if applicable.

• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of venipuncture experience.
• Or high school diploma or equivalent with proof of completion/letter from a phlebotomy training program provided within the first 90 days of employment.
• Medical certificates that include phlebotomy training may be considered.
• Current AHA BLS certification and maintained.
• Strong computer skills, excellent customer service skills, good oral and written communication skills, ability to prioritize and organize work.

• Ability to adapt to a combination of sitting, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Ability to push wheelchairs, stretcher, and beds.
• Ability to be flexible in covering required shifts (mandatory overtime).
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted, several times a day.
• Willing and able to work with bio-hazardous/toxic materials following OSHA guidelines.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform clinical tasks.
• Must be able to pass a colorblind test.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to sit and operate a computer.