Phlebotomist

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp.; Westerly (RI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health Services Corp. in Rhode Island seeks a Phlebotomist to collect blood samples from inpatients and outpatients in a hospital setting and to register patients into the HIS. The role involves phlebotomy, specimen accessioning, and delivering courteous patient service.

The position requires prior phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a current driver’s license. Certification with the National Phlebotomy Association is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior experience in phlebotomy.
• Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred.
• Must have a current driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy.
• Accessioning and receiving Specimens.
• Customer Service.
• Uses AIDET principles when performing phlebotomy and demonstrates concern for patient comfort and privacy.
• Interacts professionally with all members of the hospital staff.
• Reviews patient vouchers and registrations for accuracy and corrects them as indicated.
• Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Accurately orders tests in the hospital and laboratory computer systems.
• Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety.
• Responsible for cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable.

Skills

Phlebotomy

AIDET

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Laboratory computer systems

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Obtains blood samples, as required from Hospital inpatients and outpatients. Performs a number of clerical duties as assigned. Ability to register patients into the HIS.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1.Phlebotomy
• 1.1Uses proper patient identification and specimen labeling procedures according to Laboratory policy
• 2.Accessioning and receiving Specimens
• 2.1Accurately and timely receives specimens into the laboratory
• 3.Customer Service
• 3.1Uses AIDET principles when performing phlebotomy and Demonstrates concerns for patient comfort and privacy
• 4.People
• 4.1Interacts professionally with all members of the hospital staff
• 5.Problem solving
• 5.1Reviews patient vouchers and registrations for accuracy and corrects them as indicated
• 6.Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
• 6.1Accurately orders tests in the hospital and laboratory computer systems
• 7.Regulation Compliance
• 7.1Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
• 8.Other duties
• 8.1Responsible for cleanliness of courier vehicle if applicable

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High school graduate or GED

EXPERIENCE

Prior experience in phlebotomy.

LICENSURE

Certified or certified eligible with National Phlebotomy Association preferred. Must have a current driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

YNHHS Requisition ID

197174