Phlebotomist (Full time, Inpatient)

Care New England Health System; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Phlebotomist responsible for performing blood collection procedures and managing patient information. Candidates need a high school diploma and phlebotomy certification if hired after 2012. The role includes maintaining work areas, organizing workloads, and preparing specimens for testing. Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• A minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent is required.
• Phlebotomy certification required for employees hired post-2012.

Responsibilities

• Obtain blood samples using various techniques.
• Enter all patient information accurately in the hospital system.
• Organize and distribute workload in phlebotomy.
• Order tests in the computer and communicate with physicians as needed.
• Prepare samples for courier pickup.

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Responsible for performing all forms of phlebotomy procedures including registration on any age level, processing specimens to ensure stability, performing order entry procedures to ensure accuracy of patient/testing information, and providing all laboratory results to providers.

Responsibilities

1. Obtain blood samples by performing venipunctures, finger sticks, and heel sticks on any age level. Use aseptic techniques and follow established procedures.
2. Enter all patient information into the correct hospital system, verifying patient demographics, updating and verifying all patient insurance, and administering ABNs as needed.
3. Organize and distribute workload in phlebotomy, including routine, time-specific, or stat orders, to ensure timely results to providers.
4. Order tests in the computer and contact the physician if needed regarding test requests.
5. File/Scan scripts and insurance information, and prepare reports for delivery to doctors' offices if needed.
6. Prepare samples for courier pickup and/or deliver samples to the appropriate department to ensure specimen integrity.
7. Maintain a proper inventory of supplies needed to provide continuous service, minimizing downtime.
8. Clean and maintain phlebotomy work areas, carts, etc., utilizing established procedures.
9. Assist with training new employees.
10. Perform phlebotomy responsibilities at assigned locations as determined by the manager to meet department needs.
11. Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

A high school diploma and a minimum of six months of job-related experience or equivalent is required. All employees hired during or after 2012 must have Phlebotomy certification.

About Care New England Health System

Care New England and its member institutions—including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations fueling medical research, attracting top specialists, and providing innovative health services.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Americans with Disabilities Act Statement: Applicants and employees who become disabled must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, as determined by the organization.

Ethics Statement: Employees are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization, including hospital policies, mission, vision, and values.