Phlebotomist - Inpatient

Tower Health•West Reading, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Available Inpatient Phlebotomy Positions: Part-Time: M-F 4AM-8AM, EOW 4AM-12:30PM; 3 Holidays Per Yr The Phlebotomist: Performs phlebotomy, point of care testing on multiple platforms and EKG tracings. Correctly identifies patients and handles patient registration. Maintains a working knowledge of both the laboratory and hospital information systems and tools. Provides dispatching or coordinating of collections and performs procedures in a standardized, accurate manner with knowledge of the parameters of acceptability and critical limits. Expected to perform other duties as required or assigned. BENEFITS Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more! #READ WHY READING HOSPITAL'S LABORATORY? Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants). Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Requirements

Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program
Phlebotomy training and/or experience required
BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
FIT Testing must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
PA Drivers License (May vary based on department needs)
Collaborative Skills
Computer Skills to include use and navigation
Customer Service Skills
Detail Oriented
Excellent Communications Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills
General Clerical Skills
Good Reasoning Skills
Listening Skills
Multitasking
Organizational Skills
Service Orientation
Strong Team Player

Responsibilities

Performs phlebotomy, point of care testing on multiple platforms and EKG tracings.
Correctly identifies patients and handles patient registration.
Maintains a working knowledge of both the laboratory and hospital information systems and tools.
Provides dispatching or coordinating of collections and performs procedures in a standardized, accurate manner with knowledge of the parameters of acceptability and critical limits.
Expected to perform other duties as required or assigned.