Phlebotomist

Silver Cross Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO and Sick time

Job summary

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and clerical support in the laboratory. The role supports timely specimen processing and workflow on inpatient units and the emergency department.

The position requires a high school diploma and ASCP phlebotomy certification (or eligibility) with certification within 6 months of hire. Shifts include varied morning hours and possible offsite rotation.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy Certification, ASCP or eligible. Must obtain ASCP certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs Venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages.
• Works on inpatient units and emergency department.
• Prioritizes draws to meet turnaround time goals.
• Cross-train in registration and specimen processing.
• Collaborates with medical technologists and nursing staff to ensure timely lab orders.
• Utilizes handheld order management equipment.
• Adheres to patient identification standards in specimen collection.
• Performs Point of Care Testing and Breath Alcohol Testing if competent.
• Collects, receives and delivers specimens to lab departments in a timely manner.
• Prepares specimens for analysis, loads automated instruments.
• Handles calls on handheld phones or in the lab front office.
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care with error prevention habits.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality under Standards of Conduct.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ASCP Phlebotomy Certification or eligible

Tools

Order management systems

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and deliveryof unrivaled experiencesfor our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way_you_want to be treated.

Position Summary: Performs phlebotomy and clerical support services duties for the efficient operations of the laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs Venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages
• Works on inpatient units and emergency department
• Prioritizes draws appropriately to meet turnaround time goals
• Opportunity to cross-train in registration and specimen processing
• Works collaboratively with medical technologists and nursing staff to ensure lab orders are completed timely
• Utilizes handheld order management equipment
• Adheres to standards of proper patient identification in the collection of laboratory specimens
• Performs Point of Care Testing and Breath Alcohol Testing if competent as required
• Collects, receives and delivers specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner
• Prepares specimens for analysis, loads automated instruments
• Handles phone calls received on handheld phones or in the laboratory front office
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct

Required Qualifications :

Education and Training :

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Phlebotomy Certification, American Society Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or eligible. Must obtain ASCP certification within 6 months of hire

Work Shift Details:

Days, Primary hours are a mix of 6a-230p, 7a-330p, 730a-4p,830a-5p, 930a-6p, 1030a-7p
Every other Saturday commitment (shift: 6a-2p)
Possible rotation to offsite locations

Department:

OPTC CLINICAL

Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

$18.00 - $22.50

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.