Phlebotomist

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

10h

About The Position

The Phlebotomist greets patients and collects blood specimens through phlebotomy. The role identifies, labels, accessions, and processes specimens, then delivers them to the appropriate laboratory section. It also performs blood glucose monitoring and ensures appropriate documentation of laboratory testing to meet regulatory requirements. The employee responds to physicians’ and nurses’ questions about laboratory testing and may participate in teaching and training. The position may include laboratory and radiology clerk duties, such as answering telephones, releasing lab and x-ray orders from EPIC, and entering orders from non-Mercy physicians into the LIS. The employee maintains a clean, organized work area and ensures adequate supplies. Some independent judgment is required, though choices are limited by standard practices and procedures. Mercyhealth describes its culture through expectations for quality, service, partnering, and cost stewardship. These include following procedures, prioritizing work, responding promptly and respectfully, protecting confidentiality, collaborating and welcoming feedback, and conserving organizational resources. Mercyhealth is an integrated health system serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, with seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and more than 7,500 professionals.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Phlebotomy Certification (PBT), or eligibility to obtain certification through an accredited organization within six months of hire.
Approved CPR or BLS certification within 90 days.
Ability to work independently and under pressure.
Good communication, interpretive, oral, and written skills.
Good analytical and mathematical skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Nice To Haves

Prior phlebotomy experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and collect blood specimens through phlebotomy.
Identify and label specimens accurately.
Accession and process specimens, and deliver them to the appropriate laboratory section.
Perform blood glucose monitoring.
Ensure appropriate documentation of laboratory testing to meet regulatory requirements.
Respond to physicians’ and nurses’ questions regarding laboratory testing.
Perform laboratory and radiology clerk duties, including answering the telephone, releasing lab and x-ray orders from EPIC, and entering orders from non-Mercy physicians into the LIS.
May participate in teaching and training.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Ensure an adequate inventory of supplies.
Follow policies and procedures, attend to details, and manage time and priorities effectively.
Respond promptly to service requests, meet commitments, maintain confidentiality, and communicate respectfully.
Collaborate with colleagues, welcome feedback, and contribute suggestions for improvement.
Conserve organizational resources and contribute to cost-saving measures.