Phlebotomist

HNL Lab Medicine; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine in Allentown is seeking an onsite clinical support practitioner to collect specimens, perform venipunctures and assist with patient registration and order entry under general supervision.

You will handle waived testing, promote our values, and provide customer service while maintaining accurate records and supplies. Some travel within 25 miles may be required; BLS certification may be provided if needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with related experience preferred.
• Ability to collect specimens and perform venipunctures under supervision.
• Proficient in registering patients and entering orders accurately.
• Good customer service skills and basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and collects specimens per procedures.
• Assists patient registration, order entry and specimen processing.
• Maintains inventory and a clean, organized work area.
• Travel to sites within 25 miles as coverage requires.

Skills

Venipuncture

Specimen collection

Customer service

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Work Schedule:Monday- Friday 7am - 5:30pm Saturday 7am- 12pm with occasional weekend or holiday coverage based on operational needs.Collects clinical laboratory specimens and performs tasks associated with patient registration, order entry and specimen processing with general supervision. Performs waived testing with general supervision. Provides logistical support to team members and general assistance to customers.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Performs venipunctures. Collects other specimens and explains the proper collection procedures for specimens provided by the patient. Clarifies orders and pre-analytical test requirements when appropriate.Performs registration; requisitions lab orders and verifies billing information.Process, store, and transport specimens according to the laboratory requirements.Actively promotes HNL Lab Medicine’s values and exhibits excellent customer relations in anticipating customer needs in all interactions.Maintains up-to-date knowledge of changes in specimen requirements and collection devices.Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and ensures a meticulous work area.Assists in the orientation, training, and mentoring new staff members.Participates in the Continuous Service Improvement and continuing education programs.Properly records and documents necessary expense reimbursement (Mileage Reimbursement) following established electronic processes.Provides on-call and mobile service as required.Required to travel to sites within 25 miles other than base location as needed for coverage.Per Diem: Per diem work is determined by the departments need and the employee’s availability. Flexibility is an expectation of the per diem position.QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Education/Experience:High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 6 months to 2 years related experience and/or training preferred.Language Ability:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently may be required based on service location.Math Ability:Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Reasoning Ability:Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word Processing software.Certificates and Licenses:Must be accessible to appropriate and reliable transportation to perform essential duties and responsibilities. Certification required by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support to include adult, child and infant. Certification will be provided if needed.HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.Address:1251 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 10Primary Location:Allentown - 1251 S Cedar CrestPosition Type:OnsiteDepartment:1046-00132 Allentown - 1251 S Cedar Crest