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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a phlebotomy or medical assistant program or equivalent, such as being a new phlebotomy graduate; or three years of phlebotomy/medical-assisting work experience in a healthcare setting; or certification by a national phlebotomy or medical-assisting association (such as ASCP, AMT, or NHA) and one year of clinical experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours and accommodate schedule changes to meet workload demands.
• Effective, professional interpersonal skills when working with physicians, coworkers, and patients.
• Ability to accurately read specimen labels and follow standard operating procedures.
• Ability to perform general troubleshooting and problem-solving regarding laboratory procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to distinguish colors and exercise caution to avoid potential exposure to hazards.
• Physical ability to lift, stand for long periods, and push and pull laboratory equipment and patient wheelchairs.
• A resume must be included with the application.
• Foreign-trained laboratory personnel must provide a detailed high-school equivalency evaluation showing the U.S.-equivalent degree, at their own expense.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with phlebotomy, specimen processing, or clinical laboratory work.
• Familiarity with lifespan growth and development, basic anatomy, physiology, and basic medical terminology.
• Adaptability and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and provide appropriate post-care of phlebotomy sites.
• Collect, process, receive, and prepare specimens while maintaining positive patient identification and following safety and accuracy requirements.
• Perform receiving-desk and scheduling functions, waived point-of-care laboratory testing, and assistance with difficult sticks.
• Prepare containers with reagents or specimens for ordered testing, storage, and internal laboratory transport or shipping, as required.
• Perform order entry and retrieve and verify patient collection data and special notations using appropriate sources.
• Perform specialty collections and other services specific to the work area.
• Prioritize specimen collections and workload in response to requests and work-area needs, working independently and cooperatively with coworkers.
• Apply standard precautions, infection control, and proper isolation techniques.
• Use computer information systems and follow established directions and laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, physicians, allied health staff, visitors, and callers; maintain confidentiality and respond empathetically in stressful situations.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with multiple plan options.
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental or a reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision plan with a national network.
• HSA and FSA pre-tax savings accounts for eligible expenses.
• Competitive retirement package.
• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit plans.
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities.