Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects blood samples from patients in the hospital and delivers specimens promptly to the appropriate technical areas for analysis. This role requires an experienced, highly skilled technician who can work with minimal supervision and interact effectively with patients, colleagues, and visitors. The position is per diem at St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, with rotating, as-needed weekday and weekend shifts. The organization describes flexible scheduling and free onsite parking. St. Mary Medical Center is a 53-acre facility with more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers, serving the healthcare needs of Bucks County residents. Trinity Health emphasizes dignity, respect, open communication, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous hospital experience.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Interpersonal skills for interacting with patients, colleagues, and visitors.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Identify outpatients through verbal confirmation and the positive identification system.
Identify inpatients using the hospital identification wristband and scanner.
Identify patients and label specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.
Identify patients and perform venipunctures and/or skin punctures.
Use appropriate aseptic technique when drawing blood cultures.
Label specimens clearly and accurately immediately after venipuncture and complete necessary documentation.
Evaluate specimen adequacy.
Receive specimens in the computer and deliver them to the appropriate department.
Monitor inventory and follow the appropriate protocol for reordering supplies.
Delete or cancel orders when necessary, documenting the reason and the colleague consulted.
Collate requests, answer telephone calls, deliver specimens to the appropriate department, and operate the pneumatic tube.
Demonstrate proper telephone etiquette; take responsibility for calls, answer questions, direct inquiries, and take messages.
Adapt the work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs and respond courteously, respectfully, and cooperatively when completing tasks.
Collect timed and STAT tests within the designated time period.
Keep supplies, carts, and workstations neat, clean, and orderly.
Perform other related duties as required.