Explore a rewarding opportunity as a Phlebotomist with a respected healthcare facility! If you have a passion for patient care and a knack for precise specimen collection, this role offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact in clinical laboratory testing. Join a dedicated team in a well-established clinical setting where your skills in venipuncture and specimen collection are valued and essential.
Responsibilities:
- Safely and efficiently perform venipuncture to collect blood specimens from patients.
- Observe and collect urine specimens, including observed and supervised collections, following all protocol guidelines.
- Properly identify patients before specimen collection, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental policies.
- Label, document, and ship specimens accurately to the laboratory, maintaining specimen integrity.
- Provide excellent customer service by interacting compassionately with patients, physicians, and staff.
- Communicate effectively with a diverse patient population, answering questions and providing reassurance.
- Follow all Universal Precautions, OSHA standards, and HIPAA regulations to ensure safety and confidentiality.
- Maintain neat, clean, and organized work and patient areas.
- Assist with processing and shipping of specimens, as well as managing office supplies during downtime.
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 6 months of venipuncture experience, demonstrating proficiency in blood draws.
- Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service in a healthcare setting.
- Reliable, punctual, and dedicated with a strong work ethic.
- Strong computer skills, including managing multiple programs, managing email, and data entry.
- Ability to perform accurate and fast data entry, with attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact confidently with patients and staff.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Experience with urine drug screen collections, including observed collections.
- Prior work in clinical laboratory or medical testing environments.
- Familiarity with specimen processing and shipping procedures.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in a clinical setting, working with diverse patient populations.
Other Requirements:
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 11:30 am, approximately 22.5 hours per week.
- Physical demands include standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing bending, stooping, kneeling, and reaching.
- Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant credentials are preferred but not mandatory.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are beneficial.
- Confidentiality and professionalism are a must in this role.
Seize this chance to join a dynamic team dedicated to quality patient care. If you’re a reliable, compassionate, and skilled phlebotomist ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now to start your next rewarding career opportunity.