Wilkes-Barre General Hospital- Phlebotomist- Days

Tenor Health Foundation • Kingston, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identify patients and follow procedures for the collection of specimens. Ensure that all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomist code. Collect a chain of custody urine drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases using proper collection procedures defined by the client. Pick up samples from nursing units as required. Perform other related functions as assigned by the Phlebotomy Supervisor.

Requirements

• BLS is required and must be completed prior to the end of orientation period
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver's License required
• Public relations skills
• Verbal ability to communicate with patients
• Finger and manual dexterity to handle small equipment
• Finger sensitivity to locate veins

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program
• One (1) year phlebotomy experience

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes.
• Properly identify patients and follow procedures for the collection of specimens.
• Ensure that all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomist code.
• Collect a chain of custody urine drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases using proper collection procedures defined by the client.
• Pick up samples from nursing units as required.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by the Phlebotomy Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed