Phlebotomy Tech I (5a - 5:30p 12 Hour Shift)

Mission Regional Medical center • Gadsden, AL

340d

About The Position

Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and the contiguous counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC) and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the areas highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity. Riverview was purchased by Prime Healthcare in 2016. Together they continue a mission of providing quality healthcare in the community it so proudly serves.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• In Patient/Hospital phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimen analysis.
• Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
• Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and visitors.
• Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and use of equipment in collecting specimens.
• Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
• Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
• Stock routine supplies and maintain cleanliness of storage areas and work areas.
• Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation according to established policies.
• Assist in picking up samples at the hospital/OR and sorting samples for analysis.
• Assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits
• Collaborative work teams & cohorts

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees