Phlebotomist-Laboratory Days 40hrs/wk

umhealthwest • Wyoming, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Michigan Health-West is looking for a dynamic individual to join our Laboratory team. This individual will have completed at least 150 blood draws after completing a phlebotomy training course. This position is an integral part of our team and ensures that we receive proper samples/specimens that will be used to determine patient diagnosis and/or progress. The chosen individual will have strong follow through, an excellent customer service record, and be able to build rapport with guests quickly. General Summary: Obtains accession, prepare, and distributes laboratory specimens for testing. This position will perform a limited number of point of care tests.

Requirements

• Minimum of High School Diploma, 1-2 years college (pre-med or pre-med tech) is desirable.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training/ experience preferred.
• Certification is preferred, after one year of experience with ASCP, ASPT, NCA, and AMT

Responsibilities

• Perform correct venipuncture technique on inpatient and outpatients using appropriate equipment.
• Must obtain non-blood specimens (stool, urinalysis, sputum, etc) when necessary.
• Obtains Blood Culture specimens when necessary following procedure as outlined.
• Obtains outpatient newborn screen specimens when necessary following procedure on back of card.
• Follows patient identification policies as written.
• Monitors barcode and accession printers regularly and removes and sorts order (labels). Matches order to correct specimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees