Acute Care Phlebotomist — Precise Blood Collection

ScionHealth; Adele (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is hiring a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection/preparation tasks under the guidance of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager.

The role includes labeling, documentation, and light clerical work, with an emphasis on accuracy and patient care. 0% travel and fluent English are required, with formal phlebotomy training and BLS on file.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• State license/registration as required by state.
• Current BLS required.
• Six (6) months acute care phlebotomy experience or one (1) year experience as a medical assistant performing venipuncture or one (1) year outpatient lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Cleans and supplies venipuncture trays. Maintains work areas. Orders supplies when needed.
• Utilizes laboratory information system to document specimen collection, receipt, create manifests and other functions as needed.
• Performs clerical work and assists in laboratory functions as delegated by the Laboratory Manager/Director.

Skills

Fluent English

LIS experience

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is hiring a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection/preparation tasks under the guidance of the Area Laboratory Director or Lab Manager.

The role includes labeling, documentation, and light clerical work, with an emphasis on accuracy and patient care. 0% travel and fluent English are required, with formal phlebotomy training and BLS on file.