Full-time Phlebotomist with pediatric exp. needed in Center Valley, PA

St. Luke’s University Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

16d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6 AM - 6 PM. Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood, and non-blood, specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedure Manual. Additionally, phlebotomists are expected to complete patient registrations as well as perform EKG testing (where applicable). The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful
• Basic computer skills
• Effective independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties
• Strong customer service skills.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must have personal reliable transportation to arrive at various work locations as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years phlebotomy experience
• 1-2 years of secondary education (college)

Responsibilities

• Interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals.
• Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operates centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage.
• Timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers
• Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies.
• On an ongoing basis, review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices.
• Adheres to the Network PCRAFT and AIDET competencies, instilling the culture and values of the organization in all patient and employee daily interactions. Ensures a superior patient encounter with every patient, every time.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees