Phlebotomist

DHA - Valley Regional Hospital; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

DHA - Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, New Hampshire, is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our care team. The primary responsibility is to draw blood competently and expediently with minimal patient discomfort while maintaining strict accuracy and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma, 80 hours of venipuncture training, and preferably Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification, with a valid driver’s license and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 80 hours of training for venipuncture and skin punctures under supervision.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Obtain and maintain BLS Certification.
• Self-motivated learner and initiative.
• Professional workplace behavior and communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients by requisition data and patient ID bands before venipuncture.
• Review orders for accuracy before drawing blood.
• Document orders and collect data in LIS.
• Provide courteous, professional patient care.
• Perform all aspects of patient care to optimize safety and reduce errors.
• Label and log all specimens; track tubes and paperwork.
• Know which color-top tubes to use and required blood volumes.
• Follow Standard Precautions at all times.

Skills

Self-motivation

Professionalism

Communication

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Phlebotomist

DHA - Valley Regional Hospital Claremont, New Hampshire, United States

About this position

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.

Compensation:

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.

Salary Information

$17.4 - $26.96Hourly Wage