Lab Aide Phlebotomist | Whitefish

Logan Health Medical Center • Whitefish, MT

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About The Position

Logan Health Whitefish has an opportunity for a Lab Aide Phlebotomist to be part of their team! This position will assist with coverage of our main Whitefish Hospital Lab and our Logan Health Whitefish Outpatient Draw Center. Logan Health Whitefish is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in the scenic ski resort town of Whitefish, Montana. We are in the heart of the Flathead Valley, which offers an endless array of outdoor recreation, skiing, hiking, and biking trails, whitewater rafting, and the breathtaking Glacier National Park. If you love the outdoor lifestyle, this is the place for you! What we offer you! Additional shift differential pay Competitive compensation Perks such as fitness center membership and wellness coaching 401(k) with generous employer match Opportunity to work in a Planetree-affiliated hospital that promotes person-centered care and healing Collaborative, supportive culture committed to providing exceptional care

Requirements

• Current CPR certification per assigned area(s).
• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.
• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience/completed college coursework in phlebotomy or science preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Exhibits good judgment in the application of venipunctures.
• Recognizes when to ask for assistance on difficult or challenging specimen collections.
• Explains collection procedures clearly to patients for specimen collections.
• Serves as an advocate/educator for improved collection and ordering procedures for assigned area(s) as applicable.
• Serves as contact for inquiries in order to provide timely status and processing updates of specimens.
• Escalates unresolved issues per department procedure and protocol.
• Accurately orders and cancels tests and ensures correct patient identification and information.
• Answers or refers inquiries promptly and courteously per department procedure.
• Verifies patient identification prior to collection and labels specimens accurately.
• Handles incoming specimens, sorts and delivers to processing, and checks accuracy of requisition and labeling of specimens per department protocol.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Benefits

• Additional shift differential pay
• Competitive compensation
• Perks such as fitness center membership and wellness coaching
• 401(k) with generous employer match
• Opportunity to work in a Planetree-affiliated hospital that promotes person-centered care and healing
• Collaborative, supportive culture committed to providing exceptional care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees