Acute Care Phlebotomist - Venipuncture & Lab Support

Kindred Hospitals; Havertown (Delaware County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection tasks. You will support clerical duties and ensure accurate labeling and documentation.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, maintaining clean work areas, and using the LIS system to create manifests and track samples. Prior phlebotomy experience and a current BLS are preferred.

Qualifications

• HS Graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Phlebotomy training as required by state.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• 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

• Collect blood specimens from patients via venipuncture and skin puncture according to physician orders and applicable regulations, policies and procedures to ensure complete and accurate specimens for testing.
• Explain collection procedures and provide general testing information as needed to facilitate patient understanding and reduce patient anxiety.
• Label and record 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

Attendance

Color-top tube knowledge

Basic computer skills

Venipuncture knowledge

Education

HS Graduate or equivalent

Formal Phlebotomy training

Job description

Kindred Hospital Philadelphia - Havertown and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) seeks a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and related specimen collection tasks. You will support clerical duties and ensure accurate labeling and documentation.

Responsibilities include explaining procedures, maintaining clean work areas, and using the LIS system to create manifests and track samples. Prior phlebotomy experience and a current BLS are preferred.