Float Phlebotomist (M-F, 6 am - 2 pm) - Allentown Region

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood, and non-blood, specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedures.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful hours.
• Valid driver's license required.
• At least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Effective independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties and strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years of secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals
• Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operates centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage
• Timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers
• Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies
• On an ongoing basis, review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees