PHLEBOTOMIST

MERCYHEALTH•Freeport, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting venous and capillary blood specimens from patients of all ages, including newborns, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, for diagnostic testing. The role also involves assisting with clerical functions, data entry, plating cultures, and collecting urine drug screens. Additionally, the Phlebotomist provides training and competency assessments for CMA students, LPNs, and RNs as needed. Primary working hours are 5am-1:30pm and 7am-3:30pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).
Completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program.
Computer skills.
One to two years’ experience.
CPR is required.

Responsibilities

Greets patients and answers phone calls in a timely manner; demonstrates excellent communication skills.
Batches PAPs for Reference Lab; unpacks and receives specimens from Messenger routes; Bills for Blood collection.
Performs order entry and clerical functions as requested and assists at reception desk as necessary.
Collects venous and capillary blood specimens in compliance with established protocols; (inpatient and outpatient) for newborn, pediatrics, adult, and geriatric patients.
Collects urine drug screens according to established protocols for chain of custody.
Accurately identifies patients and patient specimens; promotes patient safety.
Provides patient education and instruction.
Maintains confidentiality concerning patients/clients.
Plates cultures and performs miscellaneous support functions.
Maintains an organized and safe work environment; cleans and stocks blood draw stations.
Organizes and prioritizes work (ER, stat.) to meet patient expectations.
Promotes customer relations and quality operations.
Provides phlebotomy training and competency assessments for CMA students, LPNs, RNs, etc. as needed.
Displays competency for the Phlebotomist role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.