Phlebotomist

HNL Lab Medicine; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine is seeking a patient-focused team member to collect clinical specimens and assist with patient registration and order entry at the Health Center Moselem Springs. You will perform venipunctures, handle specimens, and support lab operations under general supervision.

The role involves registering orders, verifying billing, and ensuring compliance with safety and pre-analytical requirements. Some travel within 25 miles and on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 months to 2 years related experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals; bilingual Spanish may be required depending on location.
• Basic math and data entry skills; ability to compute rates and percentages.

Responsibilities

• Performs venipunctures and collects specimens; explains collection procedures when needed.
• Performs patient registration; requisitions lab orders and verifies billing information.
• Process, store, and transport specimens according to laboratory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of specimen requirements and collection devices; ensure a tidy work area.
• Provide on-call and mobile service as required; travel to sites within 25 miles as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Detail oriented

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Job description

Work Schedule:

7am-3pm monday through friday, every other saturday 7-12

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

14351 Kutztown Rd

Primary Location

Health Center at Moselem Springs

Position Type

Onsite

Department

1046-00087 Moselem Springs - LVHN Health Center