Phlebotomist - (Weekend Option, Saturday & Sunday 4:00am-4:30pm)
About The Position
The Phlebotomist reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and is responsible for the proper collection, labeling, and transport of blood and other patient specimens. The role works closely with laboratory staff, patients, nursing, and medical personnel. The position is part-time and is located at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a weekend schedule of Saturday and Sunday, 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role requires a high school diploma or GED. National phlebotomy certification and prior experience in an acute hospital setting or phlebotomy role are preferred. The work involves standing or walking for most of the time, with physical tasks that may include pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds. The position also involves potential exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases, and requires visual perception sufficient to read test orders, requisitions, and labels.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to perform the duties involving standing and walking, and pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 pounds.
- Acute visual perception to read test orders, requisitions, and test labels.
Nice To Haves
- National phlebotomy certification.
- Previous experience in an acute hospital setting or phlebotomy role.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients and verify their identity using the proper identifiers.
- Perform venipuncture, dermal skin specimen collection, therapeutic phlebotomy, and blood culture collection using aseptic technique.
- Follow proper labeling requirements for blood banking purposes.
- Prepare specimens for transport to the laboratory.
- Troubleshoot phlebotomy equipment and document specimen-related information in the laboratory information system.
- Clean and maintain phlebotomy equipment and report issues to leadership as needed.
- Assist with specimen processing and distribution to laboratory departments.
- Comply with HIPAA requirements and accreditation agency rules and regulations.
- Follow safety and infection control guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
