Phlebotomist, Weekends

Kindred Healthcare • Havertown, PA

2d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager, the Phlebotomist performs venipunctures and related clinical specimen collection and preparation tasks, along with laboratory duties that are clerical in nature. The role is based at Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU), a 66-bed hospital providing long-term acute care and acute rehabilitation services.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Formal phlebotomy training as required by the state.
• State license or registration as required by the state.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Knowledge of the correct color-top tubes, required blood volumes, and test requirements.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Six months of acute-care phlebotomy experience, or one year of experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture, or one year of outpatient laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from patients by venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies, and procedures, ensuring specimens are complete and accurate for testing.
• Explain collection procedures and provide general testing information to help patients understand the process and reduce anxiety.
• Label and record test tubes, log procedures, and file paperwork.
• Clean and stock venipuncture trays, maintain work areas, and order supplies when needed.
• Use the laboratory information system to document specimen collection and receipt, create manifests, and perform other functions as needed.
• Perform clerical work and assist with laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager or Director.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED