Part-time Laboratory Phlebotomist

Putnam County Hospital • Greencastle, IN

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About The Position

The Laboratory Phlebotomist performs venipuncture blood collection, urine collection, urine drug screen collection, and coagulation meter operation, and assists with other duties as requested. Under the general supervision of the laboratory director, manager, and bench supervisor, the phlebotomist performs venipuncture and related procedures according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patients range in age from newborns to geriatrics. The role requires competent and timely venipuncture and skin punctures using aseptic technique, as well as thorough knowledge of specimen requirements, including fasting and dietary requirements. The posting contains conflicting schedule information: its description states Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 5:00 AM–10:30, while it later lists Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with patients and visitors of all ages, co-workers, physicians, and physician office staff.
• Mathematical, verbal, and written skills at the high school level.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Medical assistant or phlebotomy certification.
• Experience as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting.
• Previous work experience and medical assistant training.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture blood collection.
• Collect urine and urine drug screen specimens.
• Operate a coagulation meter.
• Perform venipuncture and related procedures according to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Perform venipuncture and skin punctures competently and expediently using aseptic technique.
• Understand test specimen requirements, including fasting and dietary requirements.
• Assist with other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

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