Phlebotomist - Outpatient Chambersburg Lab Services
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the phlebotomy supervisor or designee, this role performs clerical, phlebotomy (for all age/population groups), computer functions related to ordering and collection, EKG, vitals, collection of blood specimens off-site (including nursing home patients), and other patient care duties in a patient care unit/area. The position is part-time, requiring 40 hours bi-weekly, with shifts that can be day, evening, or night. It also requires working every other weekend and two holidays per year at the hospital. Travel to Carlisle, Shippensburg, Mercersburg, or Greencastle may be necessary.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program or the equivalent in relative experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.
- Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
- Maintains current CPR certification.
- Must have a valid driver's license in the current state of residence.
- Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in phlebotomy preferred.
- Proficiency in EKG preferred.
- Computer literacy and typing skills preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes phlebotomy competency for all age/population groups.
- Completes phlebotomy quiz for policy/procedure and proper specimen containers/tubes.
- Completes Meditech computer competency.
- Completes specimen accession competency, if applicable.
- Attends departmental and hospital inservices and education programs.
- Participates in the orientation of new employees.
- Helps co-workers in completing work assignments and checks on other areas during sick calls.
- Performs phlebotomy duties including venipunctures and processing specimens, assuring proper specimen handling.
- Performs clerical duties, including supply maintenance, patient short registrations, and data entry.
- Performs EKGs (Summit Health).
- Performs vital signs as needed.
- Performs other patient care duties as assigned.
- Receives, reviews, performs, and processes requisitions, specimens, and other duties as assigned.
- Communicates with nursing regarding the status of patient assignments (e.g., patient not available, hard stick).
- Demonstrates involvement in unit activities and team building.
- Assesses workload and performs in a manner that facilitates swift and continual movement of clients through the assigned work area.
- Reviews physician orders for tests, orders lab tests with minimal errors, and arranges work to meet outpatient's established time frames and special requests.
- Supplies patients with the correct specimen containers and appropriate instructions.
- Follows hospital/laboratory policies and procedures for proper patient identification, correct technique, and proper labeling of specimens.
- Uses established policies/procedures for collecting blood/non-blood specimens and disposes of contaminated supplies and materials following hospital/laboratory guidelines.
- Restocks supplies in the work area.
- Can independently perform assigned duties after the orientation period.
- Understands and follows hospital fire and safety procedures and knows personal role in case of a fire.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Education assistance
- Financial education and support, including DailyPay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
