Phlebotomist -Full Time

Trinity Health • Langhorne, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood samples from inpatients in a timely manner and delivering them to the laboratory for testing. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week day-shift position at St. Mary Medical Center, including every other weekend.

The role involves accurately identifying patients and specimens, performing venipunctures and skin punctures, collecting blood cultures using appropriate aseptic technique, evaluating specimen adequacy, and completing labeling and documentation. The Phlebotomist also receives and routes specimens, supports order processing and inventory management, responds to telephone inquiries, and maintains clean and orderly work areas. The position requires adapting schedules to emergency staffing needs and collecting timed and STAT tests within designated periods.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification or equivalent training.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify outpatients through verbal confirmation and the positive identification system.
• Identify and label specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.
• Identify patients and perform venipunctures and/or skin punctures.
• Use appropriate aseptic technique to collect blood cultures.
• Clearly and accurately label specimens immediately after venipuncture and complete necessary documentation.
• Evaluate specimen adequacy.
• Receive specimens in the computer and deliver them to the appropriate department.
• Monitor inventory levels and follow protocol for reordering supplies.
• Delete or cancel orders when necessary, documenting the reason and the colleague contacted.
• Collate requests, answer the telephone, deliver specimens to the appropriate department, and operate the pneumatic tube.
• Demonstrate proper telephone etiquette; take responsibility for calls, answer questions, direct inquiries, and take messages.
• Adapt the work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs.
• Be responsive, courteous, respectful, and cooperative in completing tasks.
• Collect timed and STAT tests within designated time periods.
• Maintain supplies, carts, and workstations in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403(b), education assistance, and voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.
• Benefits available from the first day of employment.
• Flexible schedules to support work/life balance.
• Free onsite parking.
• Referral Rewards Program.

What This Job Offers

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