Inpatient Phlebotomist Per Diem

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to join their team. In this role, you will perform vital duties such as drawing blood from patients, ensuring accurate specimen labeling, and maintaining high standards of patient care. Your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes and the overall mission of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with top professionals in the field. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to live your life's work.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients accurately.
• Communicate patient information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proficiency with collection techniques.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Collection Manager devices

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

The candidate performs phlebotomy on both inpatients and outpatients. Outpatient duties may include assignment to one of our outpatient satellite laboratories. All outpatient staff are responsible for order entry of Laboratory orders. Inpatient phlebotomy includes morning rounds, beeper phlebotomy, and other duties as assigned. Employee may be asked to perform duties deemed necessary by supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicates patient information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
2. Correctly identifies outpatients and inpatients according to approved protocols with 100% accuracy. Properly labels specimens with 100% accuracy. Reviews all outpatient orders and accurately performs order entry in the outpatient setting to ensure tests are properly collected.
3. Draws all timed/scheduled samples in a timely manner. Returns stat inpatient specimens to the laboratory within 10 minutes of collection. Sends morning rounds specimens in pneumatic tube as soon as possible. Performs morning laboratory rounds as assigned by the supervisor and stays on the floors until rounds are completed or properly relieved. Delivers specimens to appropriate sections without delay.
4. Demonstrates proficiency with a variety of collection techniques: venipuncture and capillary blood. Properly prepares patients before and after collection; explains procedures in a courteous and professional manner, makes patients feel at ease, prepares site, executes proper after-care. Masters the use of Collection Manager devices, generating collection lists, labels, unreceived specimen lists, and other reports necessary for proper specimen collection. Performs specimen receipt on all specimens. Operates centrifuges and aliquots specimens as indicated without delay. Produces copies of records/results for patients with valid release documentation.
5. Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions.
6. Demonstrates creative thinking and problem solving; knows when to seek appropriate consultation.
7. Familiar with Laboratory Exposure Control Plan, including Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazard Communication Program, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen standard, and applies standard precautions to work practices. Knows how to appropriately deal with chemical or biological spills. Demonstrates safe practices in the performance of assigned duties. Reports any unsafe practices or conditions to responsible parties.
8. Offers to help other employees by providing assistance when needed.
9. Performs as a team player—displays consideration for the needs of others and work objectives.
10. Open to change and different approaches to work. Recommends new approaches to solving operational problems, issues, or concerns.

Education, Training, and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. 1+ years of phlebotomy experience preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.