Phlebotomist

HNL Lab Medicine; Arkansas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine seeks a flexible, customer-focused staff member to collect specimens, perform basic lab tasks, and assist with patient registration and order entry. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, accurate documentation, and reliable transportation for local site coverage.

The position involves venipuncture, specimen handling, and occasional travel to nearby sites. A high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 2 years of related experience are preferred; BLS certification may be

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; and 6 months to 2 years related experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups of customers or employees; bilingual ability may be required based on service location.
• Certification required by the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS) for adults, children and infants; certification will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and collects other specimens; explains proper collection procedures and clarifies orders.
• Registers patients; requisitions lab orders and verifies billing information.
• Processes, stores, and transports specimens according to laboratory requirements.
• Maintains an orderly work area and inventories supplies; supports team members and customers.
• Provides on-call and mobile service as required and travels to sites within 25 miles as needed for coverage.

Education

High school diploma or GED; 6 months to 2 years related experience and/or training preferred

Job description

Work Schedule:

Variable hours as needed between Monday-Friday 6am-5pm and weekend Saturday rotation between 7am-12pm

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:

3701 Corriere Rd

Primary Location:

Health Center at Palmer Township

Position Type:

Onsite

Department:

1046-00088 Palmer Township - LVHN Health Center