Phlebotomist | Lab Phlebotomy - Twelve Hour Shifts, Day 6a-6:30p

LMHS Careers • Newark, OH

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and process specimens from patients across a range of age groups and care settings. The role includes blood collection, throat and nasal cultures, specimen registration and processing, and supporting outpatient services. The position also involves collecting chain-of-custody urine specimens and maintaining supplies, patient identification, confidentiality, and specimen-collection documentation.

LMHS is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Licking County. The organization describes its commitment to patient safety, state-of-the-art technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and compassionate community care. Employment is contingent on passing the National Certification for Phlebotomists Test within two years. CPR certification must be maintained.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• High-school-level knowledge and the ability to understand laboratory tests offered and the types of specimens required for those tests.
• Pass the National Certification for Phlebotomists Test within two years of employment; continued employment is contingent on passing.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to provide care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Draw blood from neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients using established aseptic techniques, in the department and other patient care areas, including home draws and nursing home patients.
• Collect throat and nasal cultures.
• Assist with telephone inquiries.
• Participate in capillary blood collection.
• Handle billing and registration of non-patient specimens and patients attending outpatient services for specimen collection or drop-off.
• Process specimens and complete other appropriate assignments.
• Collect chain-of-custody post-accident urine specimens for Company Care clients and handle random employee urine drug screens for LMH.
• Maintain supplies in outpatient and blood-draw baskets, check expiration dates, and document checks in a logbook.
• Maintain positive patient and specimen identification and patient confidentiality.
• Document patient specimen-collection instructions in a logbook.
• Comply with safety equipment requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Maintain CPR certification.

Benefits

• Nursing students hired into a patient support role who successfully complete their introductory period may apply for promotion to Patient Care Assistant-Student Nurse; that role provides a $2/hour differential and increased tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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