Phlebotomy Technician

Reid Health

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About The Position

Medical professionals who work within a clinical laboratory, collecting blood and samples from patients and adequately identifying, labeling, and maintaining their preanalytical integrity prior to laboratory testing. The position may involve work in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency department settings at locations in Richmond, Connersville, and Winchester. The schedule is 24 hours per week, with opportunities to pick up additional hours, and includes rotating holidays and weekends. The technician must pick up 2–4-hour on-call shifts per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies patients by asking their first and last name and date of birth and comparing this information to the orders provided.
• Follows all proper collection techniques as defined by policy.
• Documents the time drawn and the identity of the collector on all specimens.
• Completes routine blood draws within five minutes.
• Responds promptly to stat orders, obtaining the specimen within 10 minutes of the time of order.
• Collects non-blood specimens following proper protocols.
• Performs inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary.
• Orders tests appropriately.
• Completes maintenance logs as required by policy.
• Centrifuges and processes specimens as necessary based on the location worked.
• Utilizes communication devices, including headsets as appropriate.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED