Lab - Phlebotomist/Processor - FULL TIME
About The Position
Wilson Health is hiring a full-time Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist for its location in Sidney, Ohio. The position works 40 hours per week (80 hours per pay period), primarily on second shift from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in eight-hour shifts. Shifts may vary based on staffing needs. The role requires working every third weekend and participating in a holiday rotation. Weekend and occasional overtime work, and coverage across schedules and shifts when necessary, are required. Wilson Health Laboratory Services provides testing for inpatients and outpatients. The laboratory is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), holds a CLIA Certificate, and performs hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank testing. The Lab Assistant interprets orders and specimen or test preparation requirements, instructs patients or nursing staff, prepares requisitions, monitors orders for specimen collection, and enters orders and other data into the Laboratory Information System. The role collects blood specimens and nasal swabs and supports specimen processing and laboratory operations. Wilson Health describes its mission as improving community health and wellness through compassionate, quality care, and its vision as being a trusted, nationally recognized leader in innovative, collaborative community health.
Requirements
- Formal phlebotomy training with certification, or comparable program certification (for example, Medical Office Assisting) that includes phlebotomy training.
- Ability to respond to emergencies during off-hours.
- Availability for every third weekend and holiday rotation, as well as weekend and occasional overtime work and coverage across schedules and shifts when necessary.
Responsibilities
- Interpret orders and specimen or test preparation requirements.
- Instruct patients or nursing staff.
- Prepare requisitions and monitor orders for specimen collection.
- Enter orders and other data into the Laboratory Information System.
- Collect venous and capillary blood specimens and nasal swabs from neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, responding effectively to their individual needs.
- Communicate with reference laboratories.
- Maintain supplies of specimen collection and processing materials.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of phlebotomy work areas and equipment, including workbenches, specimen collection trays, refrigerators, and storage sites.
- Collate, route, and distribute reports, correspondence, and other materials as required.
- Respond to emergencies during off-hours.
- Work every third weekend, participate in holiday rotation, and provide weekend, occasional overtime, and schedule or shift coverage as needed.
Benefits
- Access to an Employer Direct Care Clinic, including free medical care and pharmacy services for eligible employees and dependents covered by Wilson Health's medical insurance plan.
- Paid time off beginning on the first day of employment.
- Choice of two High Deductible Health Plan options or a PPO plan, plus dental and vision coverage; benefits begin on the first of the month following the hire date.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution for eligible health plans and a Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care expenses.
- Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary accident, critical illness, and employee and dependent life and AD&D insurance.
- Retirement plan with employer contributions beginning on the first day and no waiting period for participation.
- Tuition assistance program.
- Free 24/7 access to an on-site gym.
- 10% discount on food and beverages at the Wilson Cafeteria, Coffee Bar, and Micro Mart.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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