Phlebotomist - Per Diem
Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients in house and the timely delivery of those specimens to the appropriate technical areas for analysis. Position requires an experienced, highly skilled technician who can work with a minimum of supervision. Must have inter-personal skills interacting with patients, colleagues and visitors.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/Equivalent required
- Previous hospital experience required
Nice To Haves
- Phlebotomy Certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Properly identifies outpatients by verbal confirmation and positive identification system.
- Properly identifies the inpatients using the hospital identification wristband and scanner
- Properly identifies and labels patients' specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.
- Properly identifies patients and adequately performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures.
- Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures
- Clearly and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation
- Evaluates specimen adequacy
- Receives specimens in the computer and delivers them to the appropriate department
- Monitors inventory levels and follow appropriate protocol for re-ordering supplies
- Deletes or cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason and colleague they spoke with. Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department and operates the pneumatic tube
- Always demonstrates proper telephone etiquette
- Consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answers questions, directs inquiries and takes messages
- Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs Is responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks
- Collects TIMED and STAT tests within designated time period
- Maintains supplies, carts, workstations in a neat, clean and orderly manner
- Performs other related duties as required
Benefits
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
