PHLEBOTOMIST-LABORATORY

Union Health•Terre Haute, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Union Health’s Lab Services department is seeking a Phlebotomist for its Terre Haute campus. The role supports laboratory services by collecting patient specimens and preparing them for testing and referral. The position serves patients ranging from newborns to geriatric patients and requires compassionate communication in a fast-paced environment. Phlebotomists also use the Laboratory Information System to document and process specimens and related test information.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Venipuncture experience required.
Knowledge of techniques used to collect blood specimens.
Ability to communicate with patients and help them feel calm about procedures.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood specimens from patients using approved devices and techniques, including venipuncture and capillary collection (finger and heel sticks).
Complete routine, uncomplicated blood draws in five minutes or less.
Collect specimens with sterile swabs for rapid bacterial and viral antigen tests.
Instruct patients on proper collection of random and timed urine specimens.
Use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to enter patient demographics and specimen information, process specimens, order tests, print labels and forms, generate reports, and transmit results as directed.
Discuss Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) with patients when applicable to Medicare coverage.
Prepare and distribute specimens promptly for in-house testing and referral laboratories, including verifying specimen identification and labels, centrifuging, pouring off, storing, routing, packaging, and shipping specimens.
Evaluate specimens for discrepancies in specimen type, test ordered, collection, appearance, and handling; reject unacceptable samples according to laboratory policy.
Reassure patients who are nervous, anxious, or squeamish about specimen collection.