Inpatient Phlebotomist

The Christ Hospital Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a phlebotomist to accurately collect specimens from patients with urgency and professionalism. This role requires strong communication skills and collaboration with nursing and laboratory staff.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, formal phlebotomy training, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred, along with solid computer skills and good communication.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and comprehend written information required.
• Phlebotomy skills required.
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast paced environment.
• Basic computer literacy.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately collects specimens from patients with urgency.
• Communicates effectively with nursing staff.
• Collaborates with laboratory staff and leadership.
• Assists in training new team members.
• Performs clerical and miscellaneous duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Time management

Critical thinking

Computer skills

Keyboarding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy training program

Job description

Accurately collects specimens from patients with the appropriate sense of urgency, communicates effectively with nursing staff, collaborates with laboratory staff and leadership, assists in training new team members, performs clerical and miscellaneous duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Ability to read and comprehend written information required; ability to effectively perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment required; Phlebotomy skills required; keyboarding skills preferred.

Ability to work while standing, bending or walking while pushing a cart for entire shift.

Superior time management, planning, and organization skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Critical thinking skills to support quality decision-making.

Working knowledge of basic computer applications.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required; completion of formal phlebotomy training program or equivalent is required

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: At least one year of phlebotomy experience in a fast paced environment preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Phlebotomy certification preferred.