Phlebotomist FT 1st Shift (7a-330p)
About The Position
The Phlebotomist primarily performs phlebotomy and other laboratory sample collection, along with additional laboratory support functions in the Clinical Laboratory department of a medical center dedicated to caring for infants, children, and adolescents. The role performs approved specimen collection procedures, point-of-care testing services, and specimen processing, and provides patients and families with information and support concerning tests and specimen acquisition. The position supports patient and family needs through courteous communication, advocacy, and emotional support as needed. It works cooperatively with colleagues, contributes to a positive professional environment, maintains professional knowledge through continuing education and required training, and complies with applicable policies, regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of phlebotomy or other relevant clinical laboratory specimen collection experience, or completion of a phlebotomy or medical assistant program.
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform approved specimen collection procedures, point-of-care testing services, and processing.
- Provide education, information, and support to patients and families concerning tests and specimen acquisition.
- Assist with special projects, evaluations, experiments, or research.
- Act as a patient advocate and meet patient and family needs.
- Provide information concerning patients admitted to, referred to or from, transferred to or from, or discharged from the home unit.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families as needed.
- Complete assignments with a customer focus, communicate courteously and conscientiously, and promptly attend to requests and concerns.
- Work cooperatively with others, adapt efforts to complement teammates, develop positive working relationships, and interact respectfully and professionally.
- Share knowledge or provide support for team members and contribute to a positive, professional work environment.
- Maintain current knowledge in the field through continuing education and professional activities, and attend mandatory CCHMC training sessions.
- Apply acquired knowledge and skills to personal work, the department, or the organization, and take responsibility for professional growth and development.
- May participate in internal or external professional committees, agencies, councils, or activities.
- Understand and comply with applicable policies, guidelines, regulations, accreditation standards, CCHMC Core Standards, and the code of ethics; document compliance as necessary.
- May help ensure work areas are organized and provide a safe, accessible, effective, and efficient environment for employees, patients, and families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
