Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals is seeking a Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist to procure and process laboratory specimens and support testing workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, data entry, sterile technique, and following department policies to ensure accuracy and timely results. Must be able to work across age groups and maintain PHI compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Formal training from accredited phlebotomy school or medical assistant program preferred.
• Entry-level experience in phlebotomy or laboratory support is acceptable.
• Must adhere to PHI policies and UH codes of conduct.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet turnaround time standards.
• Performs specimen procurement and processing, including phlebotomy and data entry.
• Handles laboratory processes with sterile technique and proper handling of specimens.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Multi-tasking

Patient relations

Fast-paced environment

Education

High School/GED

Formal phlebotomy orMedical assistant program

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist (260003EA)

Laboratory Support Technician/Phlebotomist - ( 260003EA )

A Brief Overview
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

Competitive hourly rate

Sign on bonus

Performs specimen procurement and/or processing of laboratory specimens. Provides laboratory support functions.

What You Will Do

• Organizes and performs tasks efficiently to meet departmental turnaround time standards.


• Performs computer data entry, laboratory processes including sterile technique, aliquoting and/or phlebotomy


• Processes specimens for laboratory testing.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.


• Complies with all policies and standards.


• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.


• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• High School Equivalent / GED (Required) and


• Other Accredited Program: Formal Training from an accredited phlebotomy school or medical assistant program (preferred) (Preferred)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year Entry level (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.


• Takes responsibility for self-development


• Working knowledge of preanalytic laboratory and safety policies and procedures.


• Display initiative to perform job duties


• Ability to work in fast paced environment


• Ability to multi-task


• Competent on venipuncture for all ages.

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred Upon Hire)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently


• Walking Frequently


• Sitting Rarely


• Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs


• Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs


• Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs


• Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs


• Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs


• Balancing Occasionally


• Stooping Frequently


• Kneeling Frequently


• Crouching Frequently


• Crawling Occasionally


• Reaching Frequently


• Handling Frequently


• Grasping Frequently


• Feeling Constantly


• Talking Constantly


• Hearing Constantly


• Repetitive Motions Constantly


• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%