Phlebotomist Apprentice, Temporary Learning Role

Valley Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness and Savings Programs

On-campus dining discounts

Job summary

Valley Health System is hiring a Phlebotomist for a per diem position in the LABORATORY department. The role involves drawing blood, labeling specimens correctly, and transporting them to processing while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in venipuncture across neonatal to geriatric patients, adhere to OSHA guidelines, and ensure proper LIS usage. Training in phlebotomy and a current BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled in or have completed a Phlebotomy training program.
• Any chemistry or biology background is helpful.
• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Healthcare Provider (HCP) - AHA approved preferred

Responsibilities

• Obtains blood specimens in accordance with locally established guidelines and transports specimens to the appropriate department for processing.
• Ensures specimens are accurately labeled and properly sent to laboratory.
• Exhibits a professional demeanor with patients, physicians and employees.
• Greets all people in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Demonstrates proper venipuncture, capillary, heel sticks and order of draw techniques.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Phlebotomy knowledge

Patient communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy training program

Tools

LIS collection tools

Job description

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible.

Department LABORATORY - 207010 Worker Sub Type Per Diem Work Shift Pay Range $17.86 - $22.33

Job Description

• The Phlebotomist obtains blood specimens in accordance with locally established guidelines; transport these specimens to the appropriate department for processing.
• Ensures that all specimens are accurately labeled and properly sent to laboratory.
• Exhibits a professional demeanor with patients, physicians and employees.
• Consistently greets all people in a pleasant and helpful manner.
• Demonstrates the understanding of proper techniques for the various types of blood collection including venipuncture, capillary, heel sticks and order of draw.
• Identify yourself to patients, explain the procedures that you are going to perform and positively identify the patient according to regulatory standards.
• Proficient in collection of neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Recollects necessary specimens according to policy.
• Observes established safety procedures and OSHA regulations for blood borne pathogens.
• Gives stats and special timed orders immediate attention.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) collection tools.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled in or have completed a Phlebotomy training program.

Experience

• Any chemistry or biology background is helpful.

Certification & Licensures

• BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) - American Heart Healthcare Provider (HCP) - AHA approved preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to exhibit a professional demeanor with patients, physicians and employees.
• Demonstrated knowledge of phlebotomy practice.
• Attendance meets requirements set forth in Valley Health (VH) policy.
• Work area meets safety standards.
• Upholds VH Code of Conducts.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development.
• In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.

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