1st Shift Per Diem Inpatient Phlebotomist

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Mercy Health has opportunities for inpatient, outpatient, and mobile phlebotomists. This part-time, first-shift position has varying hours, most likely Monday through Friday from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., with work every third weekend. The first month or so consists of full-time training on the assigned shift. The role may require working at different locations as needed.

Working in a single assigned work area, the Phlebotomist/Registration employee provides specimen collection, registration, and processing services for patients at the main hospital, outpatient lab draw stations, and off-site mental health and skilled nursing facilities. The work is high volume, with approximately half of duties involving computer use, data entry, and registration, and targets to meet. The position also provides clerical support to the Pathology Department and performs other duties as assigned.

In the main hospital, the inpatient phlebotomist serves inpatients and processes and registers samples received from physician offices for testing. Outpatient Health Park phlebotomists may work at any outpatient draw station around Grand Rapids and must float to health parks as needed. Mobile phlebotomists travel daily among nursing homes, corporate entities, and residential facilities.

Mercy Health describes its mission as serving together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within communities. It is an equal opportunity employer and states that qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.
• Reliable transportation for commuting to different locations as needed.
• Ability to type 40 words per minute.
• Ability to work as early as 4 a.m. for first shift.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, including experience gained through school, is strongly desired.
• ASCP Phlebotomy certification is preferred; certification must be obtained within one year of hire if not already held.
• Availability to work every third weekend and 2–3 holidays per year.

Nice To Haves

• ASCP certification for Phlebotomy.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, including experience from school.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens from patients.
• Register patients and process specimens, including samples received from physician offices for testing.
• Perform data entry and other computer-related registration work in a high-volume environment and meet targets.
• Provide clerical support to the Pathology Department and perform other duties as assigned.
• Float to outpatient health parks as needed, or travel between multiple facilities for mobile assignments, depending on the assigned work area.
• Work every third weekend and 2–3 holidays per year.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement is available.
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees at .5 FTE and higher.
• Career coaching, career exploration, and progression opportunities in the lab and outside it.
• Continuing education funds, tuition reimbursement, and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Engaging, friendly colleagues.
• Variety of schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED