Phlebotomist- Part Time

Trinity Health•Langhorne, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team. This part-time position primarily involves working every other weekend night, with potential opportunities to pick up additional weekday shifts. The role is responsible for the timely collection of blood samples from inpatients and their delivery to the lab for testing. The Phlebotomist will also work with computers, centrifuges, and instrument lines for processing blood samples. The position requires an experienced, highly-skilled technician capable of working with minimal supervision, who is responsible, reliable, dedicated, and focused on providing prompt and efficient patient care.

Requirements

High School Diploma/Equivalent required

Nice To Haves

1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred
Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients in a timely manner and delivery to the lab for testing
Working with computers and centrifuge as well as instrument lines for processing blood samples
Properly identifies out patients by verbal confirmation and positive identification system
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 follows 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