Phlebotomist

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Stroudsburg, PA

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist position at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) involves performing various patient services, including phlebotomy, EKG, and DNA collections. This role is essential in ensuring accurate specimen collection and processing, while also providing excellent customer service and support to patients and healthcare providers. The position is per diem, requiring flexibility in hours and shifts, and is part of a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to quality patient care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficient computer skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and knowledge of blood drawing techniques.
• Coursework or previous experience in medical terminology.
• Good interpersonal skills for effective interaction with patients and providers.
• Ability to build comprehensive reports and convey information effectively.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines and proper PPE utilization.

Nice To Haves

• Technical School Diploma
• Successful completion of an approved phlebotomy training course or 1-year previous work experience as a phlebotomist.
• CPT - Phlebotomy Technician Certification - State of Pennsylvania or PBT - Phlebotomy Laboratory Technician ASCP - State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, capillary, POCT, EKG, PKU, DUI, Drug Screen and DNA collections for all age groups.
• Positively identify each patient prior to specimen collection using defined laboratory protocol.
• Accurately label all specimens collected for testing and process them according to laboratory standards.
• Clarify orders and pre-analytical test requirements when necessary.
• Review tests requisitioned for accuracy before processing and releasing for transport.
• Perform LIS and HIS data entry for all blood and body fluids.
• Obtain specimens from various hospital and outpatient locations according to written policies.
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding specimen requirements and testing schedules.
• Handle a heavy workload while multitasking and prioritizing effectively.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 10,001+ employees