Laboratory Aide - Monroe Regional Hospital - Per Diem - Variable

ProMedica; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team in southern Michigan. This role involves collecting blood samples from patients of all ages, ensuring the laboratory is well-maintained, and utilizing in-house computer systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a formal background in phlebotomy. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment, contributing to patient care and laboratory efficiency. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of formal phlebotomy program or relevant experience.
• Ability to interact with patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood samples from patients in various settings.
• Maintains inventory and cleanliness of the laboratory.

Skills

Phlebotomy Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

In-house Computer Systems

Job description

ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services in southern Michigan and Ohio. A national leader in treatment of heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital is also a pacesetter in Michigan for obstetrics, emergency care, intensive care, controlling infections, and organ donation.

Under supervision and according to established policies and procedures and detailed instructions, performs a variety of duties such as: obtaining venous blood specimens, housekeeping tasks involved in maintaining the laboratory in a clean and orderly condition, distributing supplies, maintaining inventory, and utilizing in-house computer system and other computers within the department.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Collects blood samples from neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in the laboratory outpatient service area, laboratory area, nursing floors, or in the emergency room. Labels specimens and transports them to the laboratory for testing.
2. Prepares 24-hour urine specimens as needed.
3. Maintains inventory of supplies and notifies the director or office supervisor when supplies are needed; reorders supplies when instructed by the director; distributes supplies to designated areas.
4. Assists in charting and filing laboratory slips, answers the telephone, and helps maintain the laboratory in a clean and orderly condition.
5. Utilizes hospital in-house computer system and other computers within the department.
6. Always follows standard precautions.

Qualifications

Education: High school degree or equivalent.

Skills: Completion of formal phlebotomy program or previous experience demonstrating phlebotomy skills prior to employment. Interpersonal skills and technical ability to interact with and draw venous and capillary blood samples from patients of all ages, including newborn and elderly. Basic keyboard and computer knowledge to utilize in-house computer systems and other computers in the department.

Experience: One to three months of on-the-job training required to familiarize with department/hospital procedures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Exposed to odors, infectious materials, toxins, and other hazardous substances.

Physical Demands: Ability to move freely between areas, stand and/or walk for extended periods, occasionally lift supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., bend or stretch to access storage. Flexibility to work varying schedules, including overtime and shift changes, due to fluctuating patient census and staffing needs.

The above list is not exhaustive and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed.