PHLEBOTOMIST

MERCYHEALTH•Freeport, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Phlebotomist position at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL, is an Ad Lib/Per Diem/As Needed role with primary hours covering evenings (12pm-8pm or 1:30pm-9pm) and nights (9pm-7:30am). The main responsibility involves collecting venous and capillary blood specimens from a diverse patient population, including newborns, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, for diagnostic testing. The role also encompasses clerical duties such as data entry, assisting at the reception desk, batching PAPs, unpacking specimens, and billing for blood collection. Additionally, the phlebotomist will plate cultures, collect urine drug screens following chain of custody protocols, and provide phlebotomy training and competency assessments to CMA students, LPNs, and RNs as required. Patient safety, education, instruction, and confidentiality are key aspects of the role, alongside maintaining an organized and safe work environment.

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.