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

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist obtains patient blood specimens by venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick for requested tests. The role uses appropriate equipment and follows phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper collection techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements.

The shift is strictly 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. and includes an every-other-weekend rotation and two summer and two winter holiday rotations. The position is based at 117 S 11th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Availability for the strictly scheduled 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. shift.
• Availability for an every-other-weekend rotation and two summer and two winter holiday rotations.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 pounds.
• Frequent sitting or standing and frequent keyboard use; patient care providers may need to kneel, bend, squat, and perform CPR.

Responsibilities

• Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson's values.
• Perform phlebotomy and accurately collect requested specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick, or heelstick.
• Maintain positive patient identification during specimen collection.
• Communicate with nursing personnel or physician offices about relative or discrepant patient identification, fasting requirements, and other collection-related factors.
• 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 required test information cannot be obtained.
• Check facility collection, sorting, and storage areas to ensure specimens are not missed, and transport or distribute specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Monitor the Collection List and Unreceived Specimen Report.
• Complete the Collection List with the accurate collection time and phlebotomist code.
• 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 coverage
• 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

What This Job Offers

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