2nd shift Per Diem Inpatient Phlebotomist

Trinity Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d

About The Position

The Inpatient Phlebotomist works in a single assigned work area and provides specimen collection, registration, and processing services. Depending on the assignment, work may take place in the main hospital, outpatient lab draw stations, mental health and skilled nursing facilities, or off-site clinics. The role also provides clerical support to the Pathology Department and performs other duties as assigned.

This is a high-volume position, with approximately half of the work involving specimen collection and half involving data entry, registration, and other computer-related tasks. The main hospital inpatient assignment serves inpatients and processes and registers samples received from physician offices for testing. Outpatient assignments may require floating among health parks around Grand Rapids. Mobile assignments involve daily travel between nursing homes, corporate entities, and residential facilities.

Hours may vary. The posting describes part-time work, most likely Monday through Friday from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m., with every third weekend required. The first month or so will be full-time training on the hired shift. The posting also states that the role must be able to work as early as 4 a.m. and mentions two to three required holidays per year.

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.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, including experience gained in school, is strongly desired.
• ASCP certification for Phlebotomy is preferred; certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Availability for full-time training during the first month or so on the hired shift.
• Availability to work every third weekend and two to three holidays per year.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Collect, register, and process patient specimens in an assigned work area.
• Provide services in the main hospital, outpatient lab draw stations, mental health and skilled nursing facilities, and off-site locations or clinics, depending on assignment.
• Process and register samples received from physician offices for testing in the main hospital assignment.
• Float to outpatient health parks around Grand Rapids when needed.
• Travel daily between nursing homes, corporate entities, and residential facilities for mobile assignments.
• Perform data entry, registration, and other computer-related work; approximately 50% of duties involve computer utilization.
• Provide clerical support to the Pathology Department.
• Work every third weekend and two to three holidays per year.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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