Phlebotomist

1046 Health Network Laboratories LLC; Palmerton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine in Palmerton, PA seeks a phlebotomist to collect specimens, register patients, and process orders. The role includes venipunctures, specimen handling, and core lab support.

The position offers per diem coverage with potential travel within 25 miles and opportunities to train and mentor staff as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 6 months to 2 years related experience preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish may be required based on service location; language ability helpful.
• Ability to read, write and speak effectively; basic computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Collect clinical specimens and handle patient registration, order entry and specimen processing.
• Perform waived testing with general supervision.
• Provide logistical support and assist customers.
• Perform venipunctures and explain collection procedures.
• Process, store and transport specimens per lab requirements.
• Assist in orientation, training and mentoring new staff members.
• Provide on-call and mobile service as required.
• Travel to sites within 25 miles as needed for coverage.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Spanish language

Word processing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word Processing Software

Job description

Work Schedule

This position typically works Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with occasional weekend or holiday coverage based on operational needs. Schedule may vary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• 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: 524 Delaware Ave

Primary Location: PSC Palmerton

Position Type: Onsite

Department: 1046-00111 Palmerton - Delaware Ave

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the organization. With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and rewarding opportunities.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential.

We're looking for individuals who align with our Core Values and enjoy working as a team to create satisfying outcomes for our patients, customers and clients.

At HNL Lab Medicine, our patients are more than just test tubes. We understand the impact each test we analyze has on our patients' lives, and we never take that responsibility lightly.

Headquartered in Allentown, Pennsylvania, we provide testing and related services to physician offices, hospitals, long-term care facilities, employers, and industrial accounts. With more than 50 patient service centers throughout Pennsylvania, we provide accessible, patient-focused laboratory services in the communities we serve.

Our team of more than 2,000 professionals includes 109 board-certified pathologists and scientific directors, along with more than 400 certified laboratory scientists and phlebotomists. Together, they bring deep expertise, operational excellence, accountability, and compassionate care to every test we perform.