Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician

Socket.dev; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health seeks a dedicated Phlebotomist for the Outpatient Phlebotomy department. This full-time day shift role includes 6:00am–2:30pm hours, Monday–Friday with weekend/holiday rotation.

You will perform specimen collection, processing, data entry, and patient instruction in a fast-paced lab setting. Responsibilities include arranging specimens for testing, maintaining accurate records, and supporting safe and efficient patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire preferred.
• Phlebotomy program eligible upon hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under supervision, may record results.
• Transcribes orders and receives specimens into the laboratory, may process specimens and deliver to testing locations.
• May receive and transport supplies, equipment, reports and specimens between the lab and other health care locations.
• Collects specimens as directed using appropriate 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.
• Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.
• May review physician orders for supporting documentation.

Skills

Keyboarding

Communications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: Outpatient Phlebotomy

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

Rotation: Weekend / Holiday Rotation

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.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision, may record results.
• 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.
• Resolves billing problems and/or receives insurance updates.
• May review physician orders for supporting documentation.

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 in-service 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:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Preferred

Driver's License Statement:

Must possess a valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management.

Courses and Training:

• Medical terminology. Upon Hire Preferred and
• Phlebotomy Program eligible. Upon Hire Preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good keyboarding & communications skills.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)