Phlebotomist - Laboratory Assistant - Fairfield Hospital
About The Position
Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities. Phlebotomist – Fairfield Hospital Job Summary: The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.
Requirements
- High School Degree or GED
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
- Position requires travel to off-site locations
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not required
- One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required
- Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner
- Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed
- Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient’s identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety
- Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders
- Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed
- Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
