PHLEBOTOMIST II - LABORATORY

Aspirus•Wausau, WI

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Aspirus Wausau Hospital in Wausau, WI is seeking a Phlebotomist II to join our team! The Phlebotomist II works under limited supervision and according to established policies and procedures to perform the manual and technical tasks involved with the proper collection, labeling, and distribution of biological specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages. This person is also responsible for utilizing relevant computer programs, performing data entry, and canceling and crediting tests.

Requirements

Knowledge of laboratory standards and practices is normally acquired through completion of a high school diploma or equivalent with successful completion of phlebotomy training course or equivalent experience.
Successful completion of a phlebotomy program or related healthcare training (MA, CNA, EMT) is beneficial.
Courses in EKG basic interpretation are beneficial.
Phlebotomy experience, related health care experience, or other non-healthcare laboratory experiences are beneficial.
Computer experience is beneficial.
Customer service/telephone communications experience beneficial
Certification as a Phlebotomist by a national accrediting agency, i.e., ASCP, NCA, etc., or certification by a national accrediting agency in a related field whose training includes phlebotomy instruction and satisfies the requirements for certification as a phlebotomist at the national level beneficial.
Demonstrates a pleasant, congenial, accommodating, and diplomatic personality with strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills.
Current BLS certification may need to be obtained- All clinical personnel in identified job codes are required to maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) training through independent study, manikin, and knowledge testing. An acceptable CPR training program is the Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider course from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Program with AED. (See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Policy).

Responsibilities

proper collection, labeling, and distribution of biological specimens for laboratory testing from patients of all ages
utilizing relevant computer programs
performing data entry
canceling and crediting tests