Laboratory Phlebotomist - Certified

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center; McMillan Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (multiple plans)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center in Newberry, Michigan is seeking a certified Laboratory Phlebotomist to join our compassionate team. You will collect blood and other specimens, ensure proper patient identification, and support lab operations in a community-focused setting.

We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive pay ($18.55–$23.17/hour), and opportunities for certification maintenance and professional growth within a mission-driven rural health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomist certification from a national program
• BLS certification
• Customer service oriented attitude
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for obtaining blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis and also for maintaining the clerical aspects of reference lab testing. Directly responsible to the Laboratory Director
• Daily contact with co-workers and other hospital personnel, medical staff, patients/residents, and visitors
• Ensures correct identification of the patient and labeling of the samples. Performs veni-puncture and capillary-puncture skillfully and discretely for all patients including geriatric, pediatric, and the acutely ill and injured
• Sorts and processes patient specimens accurately
• Ensures continual flow of specimens to the technical areas and reference laboratory
• Starts glucose tolerance procedures
• Educates patients in the correct manner in which to collect samples at home and in the hospital for laboratory analysis
• Ensures quantity of specimens are sufficient for in house and reference laboratory analysis

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomist certification

BLS certification

Job description

Do you want to be part of a professional group of mission-minded people working to improve the lives of their family, friends, and neighbors?

Come join our independent health system team at Helen Newberry Joy Hospital & Healthcare Center to make contributions that are valued and where your community impact is real. Our work environment pairs technologically advanced capabilities with a deep sense of caring for every patient, every time. If compassion, customer service, quality work, respect, and teamwork are important to you too, we would welcome the chance to talk to you about joining our team.

Located in Newberry, Michigan, our friendly community offers a relaxed pace of life many are seeking. When our staff leave work they enjoy affordable living with almost immediate access to lakes and forests. Our county is a well known playground for snowmobiling, trail riding, golfing, fishing, and more. Reach out to see how you can be part of this dynamic organization that is deeply woven into the region.

Position: Laboratory Phlebotomist - Certified

Job Status: Full Time

Pay Rate: $18.55 - $23.17

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (multiple plans available)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Generous Paid Time Off

Required Skills and Duties:

• Responsible for obtaining blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis and also for maintaining the clerical aspects of reference lab testing. Directly responsible to the Laboratory Director
• Daily contact with co-workers and other hospital personnel, medical staff, patients/residents, and visitors
• Ensures correct identification of the patient and labeling of the samples. Performs veni-puncture and capillary-puncture skillfully and discretely for all patients including geriatric, pediatric, and the acutely ill and injured
• Sorts and processes patient specimens accurately
• Ensures continual flow of specimens to the technical areas and reference laboratory
• Starts glucose tolerance procedures
• Educates patients in the correct manner in which to collect samples at home and in the hospital for laboratory analysis
• Ensures quantity of specimens are sufficient for in house and reference laboratory analysis

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Basic Medical Terminology class within 1st year
• Obtain and maintain Phlebotomist certification through a national certification program
• Obtain and maintain BLS certification
• Must be customer service oriented
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be a strong verbal communicator

Helen Newberry Joy Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances.