Phlebotomist

Lifepoint Health • Hastings, PA

12d

About The Position

Conemaugh Miners Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified
healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a
profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional
care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team
Our laboratory team is a close-knit group that takes pride in delivering
reliable, timely diagnostic testing to support patient care throughout the
hospital. In our rural setting, teamwork and collaboration are essential as we
work together to serve both inpatient and outpatient needs.

A Phlebotomist who excels in this role:

Must work closely with all laboratory staff regarding collection, receipt and
processing of specimens.

Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses
and other hospital personnel using our CARING values.

Responsible for the proper collection of specimens in a manner consistent
with laboratory procedures, safe practices and patient comfort. 

Follows all hospital guidelines regarding Standard Precautions (ex. PPE,
gloving, hand washing, etc.).

Selects the appropriate specimen collection devices (ex. tubes, proper
additives, etc. in order to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture
according to the Laboratory’s Specimen Collection manual.

Accurately interprets collection lists. For the outpatient setting, proper
interpretation of physician orders.

Must identify patients using two patient identifiers and label specimens
accurately at bedside.

Adequate inventory of necessary phlebotomy supplies should be maintained and
baskets and draw areas should be kept clean, neat and orderly. 

Maintains section supplies by performing an inventory on a weekly basis.

Any worn or malfunctioning equipment must be removed from service. 

The manager must be informed of this action.

Proper training of phlebotomists, staff, and students in the techniques of
computer entry, venipuncture and capillary puncture is required. 

Performs clerical duties such as checking orders, filing, and retrieving,
faxing and copying written reports.

Demonstrates the knowledge of operation of office equipment such as fax,
copier, computer and various printers.

 Responds to STATS, code activations, and out-patient alert (buzzer) within a
timely manner.

Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee information.

Provide appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates to geriatrics). 

Rotates all shifts according to schedule.

Requirements

• Applicants should be high school graduates or have G.E.D. equivalency.
• BLS/CPR within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Must work closely with all laboratory staff regarding collection, receipt and processing of specimens.
• Courteous and professional interaction with our patients, physicians, nurses and other hospital personnel using our CARING values.
• Responsible for the proper collection of specimens in a manner consistent with laboratory procedures, safe practices and patient comfort.
• Follows all hospital guidelines regarding Standard Precautions (ex. PPE, gloving, hand washing, etc.).
• Selects the appropriate specimen collection devices (ex. tubes, proper additives, etc. in order to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture according to the Laboratory’s Specimen Collection manual.
• Accurately interprets collection lists. For the outpatient setting, proper interpretation of physician orders.
• Must identify patients using two patient identifiers and label specimens accurately at bedside.
• Adequate inventory of necessary phlebotomy supplies should be maintained and baskets and draw areas should be kept clean, neat and orderly.
• Maintains section supplies by performing an inventory on a weekly basis.
• Any worn or malfunctioning equipment must be removed from service.
• The manager must be informed of this action.
• Proper training of phlebotomists, staff, and students in the techniques of computer entry, venipuncture and capillary puncture is required.
• Performs clerical duties such as checking orders, filing, and retrieving, faxing and copying written reports.
• Demonstrates the knowledge of operation of office equipment such as fax, copier, computer and various printers.
• Responds to STATS, code activations, and out-patient alert (buzzer) within a timely manner.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/employee information.
• Provide appropriate care to patients of all ages (neonates to geriatrics).
• Rotates all shifts according to schedule.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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