Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Gettysburg is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to join the Gettysburg Phlebotomy Services team. This PRN position covers Day/Evening/Nights and may require on-call duties, performing specimen collection, processing, and related tasks.

You will engage with patients, ensure proper labeling, enter data, and maintain quality checks while adhering to safety and compliance standards. A high school diploma or GED and relevant experience are preferred; ASCP certification and BLS are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ASCP) upon hire preferred.
• Basic Life Support upon hire preferred.
• Medical Terminology course upon hire preferred.
• Phlebotomy Program upon hire preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under supervision, records results.
• Operates point of care laboratory instruments and performs quality control procedures.
• Transcribes orders, receives specimens, and may process and transport specimens.
• Collects specimens using appropriate collection methods and handles specimens.
• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files and maintains related records.
• Provides clear instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
• Reviews physician orders for supporting documentation as needed.
• Resolves billing problems and/or insurance updates.

Skills

Good communications

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Department: Gettysburg Phlebotomy Services

Job Description

Department: Gettysburg Phlebotomy Services

Schedule

PRN, Day/Evening/Nights (As Needed)

General Summary

Performs a variety of duties in specimen procurement, specimen processing, and other areas. Functions in on- and/or off-site service areas. May work any part of a 24-hour period. May be required to accept on-call responsibilities. May perform occasional in-charge duties in the absence of immediate supervisor.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision, records results. May operate point of care laboratory instruments.
• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
• Transcribes orders and receives specimens into the laboratory, may process specimens, deliver specimens to testing locations, store specimens for future analysis and dispose of specimens.
• May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the laboratory and other health care locations.
• Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
• Enters or retrieves data from established computer files.
• Provides complete and accurate instructions to patients and other customers of the laboratory.
• May review physician orders for supporting documentation.
• Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.

Common Expectations

• Answers telephones, routes callers, takes messages and provides routine information to callers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor, and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and inservice meetings.
• Maintains required records, reports, and statistics as directed.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Assists in care and maintenance of laboratory work area and furnishings/equipment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician - ASCP Upon Hire Preferred and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

Courses And Training

• Medical Terminology. Upon Hire Preferred and
• Phlebotomy Program. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Good communications and computer skills.