Phlebotomist Inpatient - Part-time - DCMC
About The Position
The Phlebotomist serves patients by selecting and performing appropriate methods for obtaining biological specimens, while ensuring specimens are suitable for testing. The role supports the laboratory and hospital’s reputation through courteous and professional interactions. The position maintains laboratory supplies, enters requested tests in the Laboratory Information System, follows patient-identification and registration procedures, and supports a safe, clean, and efficient work environment. The Phlebotomist also contributes to laboratory quality activities, helps maintain department workflow, performs equipment maintenance and troubleshooting within their abilities, and mentors new staff and students. This part-time inpatient position requires travel to various sites. Employees can reasonably expect exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Specialized training in phlebotomy.
- Phlebotomy certification through the National Phlebotomy Association or American Society of Clinical Pathology, or eligibility for certification.
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification is preferred.
- Ability to travel to various sites.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience working in an acute care facility in an equivalent role.
- Phlebotomy certification through the National Phlebotomy Association or American Society of Clinical Pathology.
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Determine and perform the best method of collecting biological specimens from patients of all ages, including venipuncture, capillary puncture, and heel-stick puncture, following productivity guidelines and minimizing errors.
- Maintain laboratory supplies and order appropriate tests in the Laboratory Information System as requested by authorized providers, accurately interpreting orders and test mnemonics.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations, and support an environment that allows staff to interchange easily.
- Use laboratory equipment and supplies appropriately, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot problems to the extent of their ability.
- Verify patient identification and manage work queues to ensure complete and accurate registration, including demographics, insurance information, date of service, ordering caregiver, and special flags.
- Support interdepartmental and intradepartmental workflow through cooperative handoffs.
- Participate in the laboratory quality plan or program, including investigative reports and notifications of delays.
- Participate in training new staff and students by serving as a mentor and technical resource.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer contribution; employer match is specified for employees working more than 1,000 hours in a calendar year
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Employee referral bonus program
- Paid holidays for full-time employees
- Disability coverage for full-time employees
- Life and AD&D coverage for full-time employees
- Wellness programs
- Employee assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
