Outpatient Phlebotomy Technician

The Christ Hospital Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a professional phlebotomist to accurately register patients, collect blood and other specimens, and ensure proper handling for the laboratory. You will perform EKGs, coordinate with referring physicians, train new staff, and support clerical tasks while maintaining composure in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Strong communication, attention to detail, and commitment to patient care are essential as you contribute to timely diagnoses and quality

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy skills required.
• Data entry skills preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend written information.
• Ability to work in a stressful, fast-paced environment.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Standing or bending for the duration of the shift.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong time management and organization.

Responsibilities

• Register patients with accurate demographic information.
• Determine orders needed and collect specimens (blood, urine, swabs).
• Prioritize workflow with urgency.
• Perform EKGs.
• Process specimens for courier transport to the laboratory.
• Communicate with referring physicians and team members.
• Collaborate with leadership and staff; assist in training new members.
• Handle clerical and miscellaneous duties as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Data entry

Time management

Communication

Critical thinking

Reading comprehension

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Formal phlebotomy training

Job description

Accurately registers patients with appropriate demographic information, determines orders needed, collects all required specimens to include, blood, urine, or swabs, prioritizes workflow with appropriate sense of urgency, performs EKGs, processes specimens for courier transport to the laboratory, communicates effectively with referring physicians, collaborates with team members and leadership, assists in training new team members, performs clerical and miscellaneous duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE : Ability to read and comprehend written information required; ability to effectively perform a variety of job duties in a stressful, fast paced environment required; Phlebotomy skills required; data entry skills preferred.

Ability to work while standing or bending for the duration of the assigned shift.

Superior time management, planning, and organization skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Critical thinking skills to support quality decision-making.

Working knowledge of basic computer applications.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED required; completion of formal phlebotomy training program required.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: At least one year of phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

Phlebotomy certification preferred.