Phlebotomist

Dartmouth Health; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Wellness initiatives with reimbursemen

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Regional Hospital, part of Dartmouth Health, is seeking a Phlebotomist to provide blood draws efficiently with minimal patient discomfort in a patient-centered care setting.

The ideal candidate will have high school education, phlebotomy training, optional certifications, a valid driver's license, and BLS certification, with a focus on professionalism and initiative in learning.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Eighty hours of training in venipuncture and skin punctures under supervision.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtains and maintains BLS Certification.
• Ability to be a self-motivated learner, to take initiative in learning.
• Exhibits professionalism at all times, understands appropriate workplace behavior/communications.

Responsibilities

• Identifies the patient by requisition vs. patient ID band or verbal name and DOB prior to venipuncture.
• Reviews orders/requisitions for accuracy before drawing patients.
• Documents orders and collects information accurately in LIS.
• Displays courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in a safe environment to reduce medical errors.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Knows which color top tube to use and the necessary volume for tests.
• Follows Standard Precautions at all times.

Skills

Self-motivated learner

Professionalism

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community? At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for a Phlebotomist to join our team. The primary responsibility of the Phlebotomist is: consistently draw blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.

• Identifies the patient either by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's identification band or soliciting the patient's full name and date of birth verbally before venipuncture is performed.
• Reviews orders/requisitions for accuracy before drawing patients.
• Documents orders and collect information accurately in LIS.
• Displays a courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing members and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ healthcare errors.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed - knows test requirements.
• Follow Standard Precautions at all times.

An ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Eighty hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtains and maintains BLS Certification
• Ability to be a self-motivated learner, to take initiative in learning the many complex processes
• Exhibits professionalism at all times, understands appropriate workplace behavior/communications.

Min:$17.40

Max:$26.96

In addition to Dartmouth Health's highly competitive total compensation package, Valley Regional employees gain access to an array of exceptional benefits- including an on-site fitness center, innovative wellness initiatives with reimbursement, and generous tuition reimbursement. These offerings are designed to support your personal growth, well-being, and career advancement, making Valley Regional an outstanding place to work.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health
• Work Status: 80
• Employment Type: Full time
• Job ID: 3803

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