Phlebotomist | Lab Phlebotomy - Twelve Hour Shifts, Day 6a-6:30p

Licking Memorial Health Systems•Newark, OH

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About The Position

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking a Phlebotomist for its laboratory. The role collects blood and other specimens from patients across neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, using established aseptic techniques. Collections may take place in the laboratory, other patient care areas, patients’ homes, or nursing homes. The position also supports specimen processing, outpatient registration and billing, telephone inquiries, supply management, patient identification, and confidentiality. The posted schedule is twelve-hour day shifts, 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
High-school-level knowledge and ability to understand laboratory tests offered and the types of specimens required for those tests.
Pass the National Certification for Phlebotomists Test within two years of employment; continued employment is contingent on meeting this requirement.
Maintain compliance with safety equipment requirements under OSHA regulations.
Maintain CPR certification.
Knowledge, skill, and ability to provide care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.
Complete any annual education related to specialty certifications and standards that may be required by DNV and TJC accreditation.

Responsibilities

Draw blood samples from neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients using established aseptic techniques, in the department or other care settings, including homes and nursing homes.
Collect throat and nasal cultures.
Assist with telephone inquiries.
Participate in capillary blood collection.
Bill and register non-patient specimens and patients presenting for outpatient draws or specimen drop-off.
Process specimens and perform other appropriate assignments.
Collect chain-of-custody post-accident urine specimens for Company Care clients and conduct random employee urine drug screens for LMH.
Maintain supplies in outpatient areas and blood draw baskets, check expiration dates, and document checks in the logbook.
Maintain positive patient and specimen identification and patient confidentiality.
Document specimen collection instructions for patients in the logbook.