Phlebotomist (FT, Days) - Abington

Jefferson Health Plans

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Position is based out of Jefferson Abington Hospital, but requires occasional coverage at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining patients’ blood specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick as appropriate for the performance of requested tests. The Phlebotomist uses appropriate equipment and complies with phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements. Job Description Essential Functions: Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Performs phlebotomy and ensures accurate collection of requested tests from patient through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick. Maintains positive patient identification during specimen collection. Communicates to nursing personnel or physician office relative or discrepant patient identification, fasting requirements or other related factors regarding collection. Communicates to Nursing when in house patients refuse blood draws. Will use Hospital resources when language barriers exist. Reviews all requisitions for missing information. Follows up with facility or provider if unable to obtain all information required for test performance. Checks appropriate collection, sorting and storage areas in the facilities for specimens to ensure specimens are not missed, and may transport/distribute these specimens to the laboratory as needed. Monitors information in Collection List and Unreceived Specimen Report. Completes Collection List with accurate time of collection and phlebotomist code. Cleans and stocks work area and assists with maintenance of supplies. Follows all safety and Laboratory Dress code policies Performs other lab related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ prior experience preferred
• Certain laboratory locations may require phlebotomy training that includes a minimum of 100 hours rotation within an inpatient hospital setting/physician office (and usually 150 successful sticks)

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtaining patients’ blood specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick
• Using appropriate equipment and complies with phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements
• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson
• Performs phlebotomy and ensures accurate collection of requested tests from patient through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick
• Maintains positive patient identification during specimen collection
• Communicates to nursing personnel or physician office relative or discrepant patient identification, fasting requirements or other related factors regarding collection
• Communicates to Nursing when in house patients refuse blood draws
• Will use Hospital resources when language barriers exist
• Reviews all requisitions for missing information
• Follows up with facility or provider if unable to obtain all information required for test performance
• Checks appropriate collection, sorting and storage areas in the facilities for specimens to ensure specimens are not missed, and may transport/distribute these specimens to the laboratory as needed
• Monitors information in Collection List and Unreceived Specimen Report
• Completes Collection List with accurate time of collection and phlebotomist code
• Cleans and stocks work area and assists with maintenance of supplies
• Follows all safety and Laboratory Dress code policies
• Performs other lab related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel

Benefits

• Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.
• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees