Phlebotomist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Minimum typing experience
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Ability to hear pages, bells, and phone system
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods of time (possibly 4 to 7 hours at a time)
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to attend scheduled CPR classes and code drills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Willingness to work at any center due to a staffing or center emergency or reduction of work

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in a hospital or physician’s office preferred

Responsibilities

• Locating patients, obtaining accurate vital signs by visual and auditory measures, triaging patients, assessing patients’ medical condition, and preparing patients for physicals and medical treatment by Physicians and Nurses
• Understanding and using the electronic medical record system
• Ordering lab, x-ray, and medical supplies as directed
• Notifying the Nurse and/or Physician when the patient is ready for exam while communicating symptoms and relaying questions about lab or x-ray needs
• Assisting Nurses and Physicians with various forms of patient treatment and care
• Handling Physician and Nurse requests with respect and in a timely manner
• Performing lab duties as assigned
• Performing phlebotomy procedures
• Sterilizing and setting up instruments
• Receiving and storing supplies; restocking treatment rooms as needed
• Reporting to the Charge Nurse before leaving at the end of the shift
• Following ancillary guidelines as deemed necessary by the Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, DMS, and Physician
• Adhering to established policies and procedures
• Maintaining cleanliness of the treatment area and completing biological cleanup in accordance with OSHA guidelines and other maintenance assignments as directed
• Washing, drying, folding, and restocking laundry; maintaining the cleanliness of the washing machine and dryer lint trap
• Attending staff meetings as scheduled by the Nurse Supervisor or DMS
• Operating, using, and maintaining medical and office equipment as trained
• Completing assigned checklists and Policy Manager tasks within the assigned shift
• Being available to assist as needed, as breaks and mealtimes may be interrupted at any time to provide necessary patient care or to maintain center operations
• Fostering teamwork and ensuring a positive and professional atmosphere
• Providing positive, warm, and friendly service in all interactions
• Understanding and performing all duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and dependents
• Disability, Life and Long Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match)
• Paid Annual Leave
• Volunteer Time Off Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Emergency Leave Bank
• Overtime Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Double time compensation for all holidays worked
• Discounted medical treatment at any Patient First location for employees and immediate family
• Recruitment bonus
• Patient Care Performance bonus (center employees only)
• Weekend bonus (center employees only)