Phlebotomist

Lehigh Valley Hospital • Allentown, PA

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist position at Lehigh Valley Health Network involves performing various patient services, including phlebotomy, EKGs, and specimen collections. The role requires a focus on patient care and customer relations, ensuring accurate specimen processing and data entry. This part-time position operates on a day shift schedule, specifically on weekends, and is integral to maintaining high standards of patient safety and care within a nationally recognized health network.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proficient computer skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of best practices and regulations for blood drawing techniques and collection
• Coursework or previous medical terminology experience
• Good interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients and providers
• Ability to build comprehensive reports and convey information effectively
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and proper PPE utilization
• Completion of appropriate training and proficiency within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

• Technical School Diploma
• Successful completion of an approved phlebotomy training course or 1-year previous work experience as a phlebotomist
• 1 year experience as a phlebotomist
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - State of Pennsylvania
• PBT - Phlebotomy Laboratory Technician ASCP - State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, capillary, POCT, EKG, PKU, DUI, Drug Screen, and DNA collections for all age groups as required by site location.
• Positively identify each patient prior to specimen collection using defined laboratory protocol.
• Accurately label all specimens collected for testing and process, prepare, and store specimens for transport according to laboratory guidelines.
• Clarify orders and pre-analytical test requirements when necessary, ensuring accuracy before processing specimens for transport.
• Perform LIS and HIS data entry for all blood and body fluids, and obtain specimens from various hospital locations as per written policies.
• Respond to customer and client inquiries regarding specimen requirements and testing schedules.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized health network
• Potential for career advancement within a large organization
• Access to a diverse and vibrant workforce
• Participation in a Magnet Hospital recognized for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees