Phlebotomist - Inpatient Phlebotomy - Day

Wellspan Health • Ephrata, PA

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About The Position

The position involves performing a variety of duties in specimen procurement, processing, and other areas, functioning in both on- and off-site service areas. The role may require working any part of a 24-hour period and accepting on-call responsibilities. The employee may also perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of an immediate supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Basic Life Support upon hire preferred.
• Medical Terminology upon hire preferred.
• Phlebotomy Program upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision.
• Record results and may operate point of care laboratory instruments.
• Perform quality control and instrument check procedures and maintain related records.
• Transcribe orders and receive specimens into the laboratory.
• Process specimens, deliver specimens to testing locations, store specimens for future analysis, and dispose of specimens.
• Receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports, and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations.
• Collect specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment.
• Enter or retrieve data from established computer files.
• Provide complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
• Review physician orders for supporting documentation.
• Resolve billing problems and/or receive insurance updates.
• Answer telephones, route callers, take messages, and provide routine information to callers.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
• Assess and interpret patient age-specific data and provide appropriate, age-specific treatment.
• Provide direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Comply with all applicable safety regulations and report actual and potential errors.
• Participate in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintain established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participate in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Maintain required records, reports, and statistics as directed.
• Provide outstanding service to all customers and foster teamwork.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Short-term disability.
• Educational assistance.
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay.
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs.
• Caregiver support via Weallthy.
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED