MWH Inpatient Phlebotomist - PRN
About The Position
The Inpatient Phlebotomist is responsible for specimen collection, processing, and data entry services. The role supports Mary Washington Healthcare’s mission, vision, values, and strategic initiatives, with a commitment to quality service for patients, physicians, the public, and other Associates. The position involves collecting and accessioning specimens, entering test and patient information into the laboratory computer system, communicating with patients and healthcare personnel, and maintaining supplies and workflow. The phlebotomist also helps train new Associates and students from affiliated phlebotomy programs, follows departmental and organizational policies, and protects patient confidentiality. The position requires the ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, and may involve exposure to radiation, toxic chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- One year of phlebotomy experience or successful completion of an accredited, structured phlebotomy training program.
- AHA BLS Provider CPR required at hire.
- Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and cope with difficult situations.
- Physical ability to walk, stand, use arms and hands, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, lift 35 lbs., push and pull 20 lbs., reach overhead, work in confined spaces, and perform tasks requiring auditory and visual skills including color determination.
- Ability to tolerate irregular hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
- Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to potential hazards, including bloodborne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- ASCP phlebotomy certification desired.
- Previous customer service experience helpful.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, visitors, family members, physicians, and Associates courteously and professionally.
- Monitor and maintain phlebotomy supplies, materials, and patient preparations to support uninterrupted services.
- Train new Associates and students from affiliated phlebotomy programs.
- Address customer needs efficiently, effectively, and confidentially.
- Collect blood from patients of all ages by venipuncture and dermal puncture, following laboratory standards and procedures; collect other body fluids when required.
- Follow required processes for positive patient identification and registration.
- Label samples accurately and execute specimen collection according to applicable policies.
- Accept and accession specimens delivered to the laboratory by physicians and nursing personnel.
- Answer telephone calls, assist callers, or direct them to the appropriate department in a timely manner.
- Enter test orders, patient information, and specimen information accurately and efficiently in the laboratory computer system.
- Provide oral or written reports upon request from physicians, physician office personnel, and nursing units for inpatients and outpatients.
- Print daily workflow reports, including HRP and un-received specimen lists, and promptly communicate turnaround delays to the supervisor.
- Adhere to departmental and organizational policies, procedures, standards, and protocols.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Foster teamwork and cooperation among fellow Associates.
- Maintain a positive attitude and professional appearance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
