Lab Phlebotomist | St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Lab Phlebotomist, where you'll play a vital role in patient care by performing specimen collections and using advanced Lab Information Systems. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to develop your skills in phlebotomy and customer service. You'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to diverse patient populations. Enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside educational assistance and retirement savings contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Retirement savings plan contributions

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Phlebotomy Certification preferred.
• 1 year of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection procedures and enter orders.
• Provide basic customer service and generate reports.

Skills

Active Listening

Service Orientation

Verbal and Written Communication

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Organization

Time Management

Coordination

Basic Computer Skills

Data Entry

Compassion

Specimen Collection

Draws Blood

Sample Analysis

Phlebotomy Collection Software

Education

High School/GED

Tools

Lab Information System (LIS)

Hospital Information System (HIS)

Phlebotomy Collection Software

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Lab Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, order entry, result look-up, report generation, and specimen receiving and preparation. They answer phones and forward appropriate problems to the proper area.

Essential Job Functions

1. Performs specimen collection procedures (nasal, oropharyngeal, venipuncture, etc.)
2. Enters orders
3. Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting
4. Generates reports
5. Provides basic customer service

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Education

High School/GED (required)

Work Experience

1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Training

Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Skills

1. Active Listening
2. Ability to discern the thinking of others
3. Service Orientation
4. Verbal and Written Communication
5. Problem Solving
6. Customer Service
7. Organization
8. Time Management
9. Coordination
10. Basic computer skills
11. Data entry
12. Compassion
13. Specimen Collection
14. Draws blood
15. Sample analysis
16. Phlebotomy Collection Software

Working Conditions

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur. May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse. May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights. May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. May have periods of constant interruptions. General office environment. Required to travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions. Other: Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors.

* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%, Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 0%, Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%, Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 1-33%, Stoop/Kneel 1-33%, Crawling 0%, Climbing 0%, Balance 1-33%, Bending 67-100%, Sitting 34-66%, Walking 67-100%, Standing 67-100%.

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

1. Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
2. Perform shift work
3. Maneuver weight of patients
4. Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder
5. Reach above shoulder
6. Repetitive arm/hand movements
7. Finger Dexterity
8. Color Vision
9. Acuity - far
10. Acuity - near
11. Depth perception
12. Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
13. Exposure to moving mechanical parts
14. Exposure to dust/fumes
15. Exposure to potential electrical shock
16. Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy
17. Exposure to high pitched noises
18. Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population

1. Neonates (0-4 weeks)
2. Infant (1-12 months)
3. Pediatrics (1-12 years)
4. Adolescents (13-17 years)
5. Adults (18-64 years)
6. Geriatrics (65 years and older)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department: Phlebotomy - St. Rita's