Phlebotomist (PT, Nights - 11pm-7:30am) - Center City

Jefferson Health Plans • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist obtains patient blood specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick, as appropriate for requested tests. The role uses appropriate equipment and follows phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements. The position is based at 117 S 11th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is a part-time night-shift role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience of 1–3 years is preferred.
• Certain laboratory locations may require phlebotomy training that includes at least 100 hours of rotation in an inpatient hospital setting or physician office, and usually 150 successful sticks.
• Phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of prior experience.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
• Perform phlebotomy and ensure accurate collection of requested tests through venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick.
• Maintain positive patient identification during specimen collection.
• Communicate relevant or discrepant patient identification, fasting requirements, and other collection-related factors to nursing personnel or physician offices; notify nursing when in-house patients refuse blood draws; use hospital resources when language barriers exist.
• Review requisitions for missing information and follow up with the facility or provider when information required for test performance cannot be obtained.
• Check facility collection, sorting, and storage areas for specimens to ensure none are missed; transport or distribute specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Monitor the Collection List and Unreceived Specimen Report, and complete the Collection List with accurate collection times and phlebotomist codes.
• Clean and stock the work area and assist with maintaining supplies.
• Follow safety and Laboratory Dress Code policies.
• Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
• Supplemental insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Tuition assistance
• Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
• Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
• Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED