Inpatient Phlebotomist, every third weekend only

Holland Hospital; Michigan; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Holland Hospital in Michigan is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory team. The role involves collecting samples, ordering and submitting for analysis, and ensuring patient comfort and safety during procedures.

The Phlebotomist will work every third weekend, alternating shifts, and must possess strong communication, critical thinking and basic computer skills to access HIS and LIS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or higher.
• BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association required.
• Valid Michigan driver's license with no restrictions required.
• Phlebotomist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient workload and ensure specimen integrity.
• Operate Laboratory Information System and process orders accurately.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory and maintain phlebotomy trays, supply inventory.
• Perform off-site phlebotomy as assigned.
• Ensure proper labeling and patient identification at all times.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Team interaction

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS/CPR

Driver's license

Phlebotomist certification (preferred)

Tools

LIS

HIS

Job description

CURRENT HOLLAND HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES-

Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday employee account. This position works every third weekend alternating between 8:30a-6:30p or 6:30a-7p. The Phlebotomist works under the general supervision of the Lab Preanalytical Manager and serves as an integral member of the Laboratory department. The Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection, ordering and submission of samples for analysis, while assuming responsibility for the preparation, safety and comfort of patients during the procedure. The phlebotomist is expected to possess strong communication skills, critical thinking and the ability to interact with multiple members of the healthcare delivery team. Basic computer skills is required to access computer resources in the Hospital Information System and the Laboratory Information System. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her area.

Job Type: Part Time Shift Length: Every third Saturday and Sunday (6:30a-7p or 8:30a-6:30p) Wage Range: $15.91-$22.28

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED, or higher education
• BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association

Sample Collection & Integrity:

Utilizing standard venipuncture techniques, appropriate blood specimens are collected and integrity maintained by correct collection protocol. Performs specialized blood collection tests such as blood cultures, adhering to defined protocol with no deviations. Adheres to strict standards when labeling blood specimens/non-blood specimens and provides the required information as well as ensuring adequate patient identification with each patient encounter. Follows all defined policies and procedures for universal blood and body fluid precautions and Infection Control practices. Maintains appropriate professionalism at all times explaining blood collection to patients while ensuring patient rights, safety, privacy, confidentiality and "customer relations" philosophy. Performs Urine Drug Screen and COC collection, Blood Alcohol, and H. Pylori Breath test according to defined protocol.

Workflow & Assigned Duties:

Manage patient workload. Demonstrates competence with Laboratory Information System. Processes specimens ensuring proper identification and monitoring specimen integrity for testing. This includes specimen sorting, computer receipt/changing orders, centrifugation, and specimen aliquoting. Responsible for delivery of identified specimens to laboratory either via pneumatic tube system or manual transport in a timely manner to ensure accurate reporting and turn around times. Transport specimen between facilities as assigned. Responsible for maintaining phlebotomy trays and phlebotomy supply inventory. Performs off-site phlebotomy as assigned.

Use Resources:

Identifies when questions or activities are beyond their personal skill mix and uses critical thinking skills to determine the most appropriate resource to utilize. Maintains current knowledge and skill needed to effectively and accurately access available resources (i.e. SOFT, Mayo, etc.) Demonstrates service recovery by involving Customer Service, Patient Relations, or Preanalytical Services Manager. Demonstrate ability to properly utilize Vocera.

Quality & Education:

Attends Phlebotomy staff meetings or reads and acknowledges meeting minutes. Demonstrates current knowledge of the organizational occurrence reporting process and expectations. Identifies opportunities to participate with quality improvement initiatives/teams. Maintains CAP regulations and guidelines in all phlebotomy practices.

Order Entry:

Performs all Laboratory order entry accurately. Uses critical thinking to identify the need to contact Diagnostics Customer Service for assistance. Understands how to order specimens collected on different days. Demonstrates ability to verify medical necessity. Identifies when to present the Advanced Beneficiary Notification (ABN) to the patient and how to explain the ABN to the patient. Helps the patient to understand what to expect related to receiving a bill if initial check shows that Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will not reimburse the hospital for the ordered testing. Understands and communicates when the specimen needs to be collected within a specific time frame or when the patient is fasting. Demonstrates ability to identify a compliant diagnostic order. Knows how to contact the physician if a compliant order is needed or if edits need to be made to an existing order.

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent required
• BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire required
• Valid Michigan Drivers License with no restrictions required
• Phlebotomist certification preferred

Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

Why Holland Hospital?

In a word-caring. Here, we not only strive to provide the best possible care to our patients, but also nurture the continued health and wellness of our most valuable asset: our employees. We believe superior service is only possible with a superior workforce. Our collaborative, can-do culture makes all things possible. And, our family-like feel makes Holland Hospital not only a great place to work, but a career that feels like home.