Days

Trinity Health•Pontiac, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing phlebotomy in a variety of environments in the inpatient and outpatient settings. The inpatient settings to include the medical/surgical and behavioral medicine areas. This will include all aspects of specimen collection, documentation, and submission to the laboratory for analysis. Other areas of responsibility may include specimen reception, clients offices, or Satellite labs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Completion of Medical Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant or Phlebotomy program or equivalent required.
Current cert one of the following: AMT (American Medical Technologist) ASCP (American Soc of Clinical Pathologists); NCPT (National Soc of Certified Phlebotomy Technicians); or NCCT (Nat'l Center for Competency Testing).
Current Heart Saver (HS) certification.
Fast paced patient service environment.
Must be able to stand, walk and move for up to 100% of work hours. Minimal sitting involved.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology, medical laboratory orders, container types, anatomy and physiology as it relates to phlebotomy.
Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
A minimum of 3 months inpatient phlebotomy or working experience in a medical or health industry in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of patient care - OR - A documented successful completion of phlebotomy externship.

Nice To Haves

Two year college degree in biological science or health related field, preferred.
Familiarity with PC applications preferred.

Responsibilities

Collect blood samples using appropriate phlebotomy technique and following all policies related to handling of blood specimens.
Recognizes factors that affect specimen collection procedures and test results such as specific patient indicators, order of draw, and timed specimens.
Proficient in a variety of collection techniques such as vacutainer, syringe, butterfly, and capillary methods.
Rotates to outpatient labs as needed.
Carry hospital pager in order to respond to department needs including communication, staffing, and stats.
Rotates to inpatient/outpatient specimen processing areas. To include answering the phone, putting specimens on automated line, centrifuging, manually logging in specimens, managing stat paging, answering requests for results, and courier dispatch for outreach operations, entry of lab test requests into the computer.
Performs miscellaneous computer duties as assigned.
Completes daily job assignments and follows Job Instruction Sheets.
Maintains equipment and work area in a clean manner.
Works independently with minimal supervision.
Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of St. Joseph Mercy Oakland through performing behaviors consistent with the Trinity Health Values.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
Supports and conducts one's self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.