Phlebotomist

Memorial Health•Jacksonville, IL

50d•$17 - $27

About The Position

The In Patient Phlebotomist role Performs venipuncture, capillary and arterial collections (arterial after 1 yr experience) on infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Assist in the reception area with clerical duties. Inventory and request phlebotomy as well as other needed supplies.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Demonstrates the ability to read, write and perform math functions.
Has pleasant, outgoing personality.
Demonstrates proper verbal communication skills and manual dexterity.
Physical requirements include bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying objects that may weigh up to 50 lbs.
Age Specific Competence Requirement: Specimens are obtained from infants, children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Venipunctures
Blood cultures
Assist in the reception area with all clerical duties
Maintains supplies
Knowledge of test requirements
Assists the technical staff when asked
Work at least every other weekend
Work Holidays
Capillary blood collection
Assists with Arterial line draw collections.
Arterial collection after 1 year phlebotomy experience with proper training/competency
Clerical Duties
Participation in all GPE initiatives from leadership down to Lab subcommittee GPE initiatives
Performs other related work as required or requested.