Outpatient Phlebotomist

Penn Medicine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic medical center where your work will make a real difference in patient care. This role involves performing phlebotomy with precision and compassion, ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals committed to innovative healthcare solutions. Your contributions will not only advance your career but also enhance the lives of patients in the community. If you are passionate about making a positive impact and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform phlebotomy on inpatients and outpatients with accuracy.
• Communicate patient information accurately and timely.
• Demonstrate proficiency in collection techniques.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Collection Manager Devices

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Schedule: Saturday, 8 AM - 12 PM + weekdays as needed

The candidate performs phlebotomy on both inpatients and outpatients, including outpatient satellite laboratories. All outpatient staff are responsible for order entry of Laboratory orders. Inpatient phlebotomy includes morning rounds, beeper phlebotomy, and other duties as assigned. Employee may be asked to perform duties deemed necessary by supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Communicates patient information accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
2. Correctly identifies outpatients and inpatients according to approved protocols with 100% accuracy. Properly labels specimens with 100% accuracy. Accurately processes both blood and non-blood specimens, checking specimen type for appropriateness and proper labeling. Reviews outpatient orders and performs order entry accurately, ensuring tests are properly collected.
3. Draws all timed/scheduled samples in a timely manner. Returns stat inpatient specimens to the laboratory within 10 minutes of collection. Sends morning rounds specimens in pneumatic tube as soon as possible. Performs morning laboratory rounds as assigned and stays on the floors until rounds are completed or relieved. Delivers specimens to appropriate sections without delay.
4. Demonstrates proficiency with collection techniques: venipuncture and capillary blood. Properly prepares patients before and after collection, explains procedures courteously, and makes patients comfortable. Masters the use of Collection Manager devices, generating collection lists, labels, and reports to ensure proper specimen collection. Performs specimen receipt, operates centrifuges, aliquots specimens, and produces copies of records/results as needed.
5. Accepts constructive feedback and demonstrates responsibility and accountability for actions.
6. Demonstrates creative thinking, problem-solving, and knows when to seek consultation.
7. Familiar with Laboratory Exposure Control Plan, Chemical Hygiene Plan, Hazard Communication Program, OSHA Blood Borne Pathogen standard, and applies standard precautions. Reports unsafe practices or conditions.
8. Offers assistance to colleagues when needed. Performs as a team player, considering others' needs and work objectives. Is open to change and new approaches, and recommends operational improvements.

Education, Training, and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent. 1+ years of phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Phlebotomy Certification required.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our benefits include comprehensive programs and a prepaid tuition assistance plan. Penn Medicine employees are committed to our mission, advancing healthcare and helping people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered regardless of race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, victim status, citizenship, military status, veteran status, or any other protected status by law.