Phlebotomist: 36 Hours Per Week (AM)

Alverno Laboratories • Munster, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist collects blood specimens, performs laboratory office duties, and processes laboratory specimens. Office duties include registering patients, entering necessary data accurately and completely into the computer system, accessioning specimens, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork. Specimen processing includes preparing specimens for testing or for shipment to a central or reference laboratory. The role handles blood, body fluid, and urine specimens according to established procedures and may perform limited waived and specified non-waived point-of-care tests as authorized by the Laboratory Director. At some facilities, the role may also involve driving and participating in an on-call rotation. The position is listed as 36 hours per week, with a day shift and weekend and/or holiday rotation. Travel or driving to other locations may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous phlebotomy experience and/or training is required.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• May be required to travel or drive to other locations.

Nice To Haves

• Background in a medical laboratory and/or knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens.
• Perform laboratory office duties, including patient registration, accurate and complete data entry, specimen accessioning, answering telephone calls, and processing paperwork.
• Prepare specimens for testing or shipment to a central laboratory or reference laboratory.
• Handle blood, body fluid, and urine specimens according to established procedures.
• Perform limited waived and specified non-waived point-of-care tests when authorized by the Laboratory Director.
• At some facilities, drive and participate in the on-call rotation.

What This Job Offers

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