Phlebotomist

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs tasks requiring phlebotomy skills and general office abilities, including customer service, clerical work, and computer/data entry. This position is in the Laboratory Services department at HonorHealth’s Deer Valley location in Phoenix, Arizona. The schedule is four 10-hour shifts, 10:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., on the evening shift, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience for the Network Float Pool preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizes, prioritizes, and obtains blood draw requests, including trauma, STAT, ASAP, timed, morning, and routine requests.
Operates the hospital tube system to receive incoming specimens, distribute them to the appropriate area, send collection labels, and send reports and other requested items in accordance with hospital policy.
Receives outpatient laboratory specimens and requisitions according to department policies, ensuring the correct specimen type and complete patient identification information.
Uses the Hospital Information System to order, cancel, or add lab tests; retrieve patient information and specimen collection summaries; register patients; fax and print chart reports; and organize barcode labels for daily procurement.
Greets visitors, patients, customers, and staff at the reception window or designated area.
Operates telecommunication equipment, including telephones, pagers, and fax machines; responds to queries, takes detailed messages, forwards test results, and directs calls appropriately.
Maintains equipment and supplies, blood collection trays, work areas, and outpatient drawing stations.
Handles incoming and outgoing mail for physician, patient, and department distribution.
Oversees training of new employees and assists the supervisor in coordinating daily work assignments.
In the absence of the Team Leader and Supervisor, interfaces with nursing to resolve complaints involving phlebotomy, specimen receiving and processing, and customer service.
Performs other duties as assigned.