Phlebotomist, FT

Harrison County Hospital • Corydon, IN

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About The Position

Harrison County Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform skin punctures and capillary punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. The role processes test requisitions promptly and accurately; charges, registers, and orders outpatient tests; informs laboratory technologists of STAT, timed, or urgent testing; and distributes and files test results and physician orders. The Phlebotomist contacts patients, physicians, and nursing units by telephone when required, handles specimens according to laboratory protocol, performs capillary testing and outpatient EKGs, and answers and routes laboratory telephone calls. The role also maintains organized collection trays and work areas and is expected to demonstrate logical, professional behavior in demanding and stressful conditions.

The position requires knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served. The Phlebotomist must be able to perform phlebotomy and capillary puncture procedures for neonates and infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients; communicate preparation and procedure information at an appropriate level; and obtain and interpret information needed for patient care from parents or patients, as appropriate.

Requirements

• High school graduation.
• On-the-job training in a clinical laboratory.
• Ability to perform phlebotomy and capillary puncture procedures for neonates and infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Process test requisitions promptly and accurately.
• Charge, register, and order tests for outpatients.
• Inform laboratory technologists of STAT, timed, and other urgent testing.
• Distribute and file test results and physician orders.
• Telephone patients, physicians, and nursing units when required.
• Process and handle specimens according to laboratory protocol.
• Perform capillary testing and capillary puncture procedures.
• Perform EKGs for outpatients.
• Answer laboratory telephone calls and transfer calls as needed.
• Maintain neat and organized collection trays, collection areas, and work areas.
• Demonstrate logical and professional behavior under demanding and stressful conditions.
• Communicate patient preparation and procedure information to parents and patients at a level appropriate to their understanding.
• Obtain and interpret information needed for appropriate patient care from parents or patients, as appropriate.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance.
• Employee Health and Wellness Program.
• Employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hospital and physician practice discounts.
• Paid days off.
• Extended illness days.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee service awards.
• Café discounts.

What This Job Offers

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