Phlebotomist

Hillsboro Area Hospital•Hillsboro, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

A phlebotomist performs venipunctures and skin punctures on patients of all ages for the purpose of withdrawing blood specimens for testing. Also performs clerical, computer data entry, and specimen processing functions in multiple areas of the laboratory. The candidate will need to be flexible with a combination of 8–12-hour shifts including a weekend and holiday rotation.

Requirements

At least 18 years old with a High School Diploma or GED
Basic Life Support (BLS) required or willing to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Proficient oral and written communication
Excellent critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy or Medical Assisting certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Performs venipunctures and skin punctures using appropriate phlebotomy techniques on patients of all ages.
Processes tissue, cytology, fine needle aspirate, and frozen section samples in an accurate and precise manner.
Maintains records per department policy.
Distributes test results to appropriate areas and physicians.
Perform assigned clerical duties to support other laboratory personnel.
Performs venipunctures at local nursing homes and/or assisted living facilities, on a schedule defined by the hospital.
Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
Is knowledgeable of general hospital and unit specific policies and procedures.
Performs EKGs, Holter Monitors, and Event Monitors.
Collects chain of custody drug screen collections.
Collects other specimens as defined by the hospital.
Place orders for outpatient procedures and verify order and diagnosis accuracy.
Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, & Geriatric
Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.