Phlebotomy Apprenticeship - Full Time

IRMC•Indiana, PA

16h

About The Position

Summary: With supervision of a staff phlebotomist, responsible for delivering high quality customer service for all inquiries including verbally requesting additional information for completion of testing and investigating new or unusual test requests. Collects blood specimens from inpatients, outpatients, nursing home and home-bound patients. Verifies that patients meet test preparation criteria and instructs patients in the collection and handling of non-blood specimens. Sorts and transports specimens, requests, mail and results to appropriate locations. Performs legal blood draws, urine drug collections and breath alcohol testing. Administers glucose-test beverage to patients on order of physician.

Requirements

High School Graduate or GED
On the job training will be supplied for phlebotomy and specimen collection
Certificate will be supplied at the end of training which will include 100 successful sticks
Must be able to use computer and have clerical skills to perform tasks
Expectation to learn medical terminology and ICD-10 coding as used in the Laboratory
Must have excellent customer service skills to interact with patients and visitors

Responsibilities

delivering high quality customer service for all inquiries including verbally requesting additional information for completion of testing and investigating new or unusual test requests
Collects blood specimens from inpatients, outpatients, nursing home and home-bound patients
Verifies that patients meet test preparation criteria and instructs patients in the collection and handling of non-blood specimens
Sorts and transports specimens, requests, mail and results to appropriate locations
Performs legal blood draws, urine drug collections and breath alcohol testing
Administers glucose-test beverage to patients on order of physician