Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist

Bon Secours Health System • Petersburg, VA

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Rotating Shifts (United States of America) Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed. Essential Job Functions • Performs specimen collection procedures • Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids • Enters orders • Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples • Generates reports • Registers patients • Provides basic customer service • Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies • When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed. • Phlebotomist duties may be needed. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours associate, you’re part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Bon Secours, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission. Department: Phlebotomy - Southside RMC - Petersburg

Requirements

• High School/GED (required)
• Active Listening
• Ability to discern the thinking of others
• Service Orientation
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Coordination
• Basic computer skills
• Data entry
• Compassion
• Specimen Collection
• Draws blood
• Sample analysis
• Phlebotomy
• Collection Software

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)
• 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
• Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection procedures
• Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
• Enters orders
• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples
• Generates reports
• Registers patients
• Provides basic customer service
• Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
• When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation.
• Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
• Phlebotomist duties may be needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

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