Phlebotomist - Grandview Hospital Campus - M-F - 6am-2pm

St. Luke's University Health Network•Sellersville, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood, and non-blood, specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedures. The Phlebotomist interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals. They also perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operate a centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage. This role requires timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers, and may involve travel between sites for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies. The employee must continuously review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent required.
Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful hours.
Valid driver's license required.
At least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience preferred.
Basic computer skills.
Effective independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties.
Strong customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years of secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood and non-blood specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment.
Interpret verbal and written physician orders.
Obtain blood specimens from patients of all ages.
Handle and process lab specimens.
Follow safe practices according to SLUHN policies/manuals.
Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed).
Operate centrifuge.
Ensure proper specimen transfer and storage.
Communicate in a timely manner to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers.
Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies.
Review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures on an ongoing basis.