Phlebotomist, PRN

Lifepoint Health•Cambria Township, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Conemaugh Ebensburg Outpatient Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist, PRN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Team members work collaboratively as part of a 3-5 person staff each day to provide outpatient laboratory and EKG services to patients ages 2 and older.

Requirements

High school graduate, or G.E.D equivalency.

Responsibilities

Must work closely with all laboratory staff regarding collection, receipt and processing of specimens in the inpatient, outpatient, and outreach locations.
Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel using our CARING values.
Responsible for the proper collection of specimens in a manner consistent with Laboratory procedures, safe practices and patient comfort.
Follows all hospital guidelines regarding Standard Precautions (ex. PPE, gloving, hand washing, etc.).
Must identify patients using two patient identifiers and label specimens accurately.
Selects the appropriate specimen collection supplies/devices (ex. tubes, proper additives, etc. in order to perform venipuncture, arterial puncture, and capillary puncture according to the Laboratory’s Phlebotomy/Specimen Collection procedure manual.
Accurately interprets inpatient orders and properly uses electronic collection devices and printers. For the outpatient setting, proper interpretation of physician orders.
Competency in the use of the Hospital/Laboratory information system.
Adequate inventory of necessary Phlebotomy supplies.
Maintenance and cleaning of baskets/carts and draw areas.
Removal of any worn or malfunctioning equipment from service, and notification of the manager/LIS staff of LIS or equipment issues.
Proper training of phlebotomists, staff, and students in the techniques of computer entry, venipuncture, arterial puncture, and capillary puncture is required.
Perform limited Customer Service tasks within the scope of training and experience.
Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee information.
Provide appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates to geriatrics).
Travel to other locations for collection of specimens.