Phlebotomist (Certified): FT days

Firelands Regional Medical Center; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Job summary

Firelands Regional Medical Center in Ohio is seeking a phlebotomy technician to support clerical and specimen collection duties. The role includes patient identification, data entry into the laboratory system, and telephone/message handling. CPT/CPR certification is required or recertified bi-annually.

The position emphasizes accurate documentation and compassionate patient care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with team members, maintain rapid data entry skills, and ensure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; phlebotomy or medical assistant cert preferred.
• CPR/BLS certification required and recertified bi-annually.
• Experience with phlebotomy preferred; ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and enter physician orders into the lab computer system.
• Identify patients during specimen collections.
• Answer phones, complete requests, and relay messages.
• Maintain knowledge of computer applications used for job duties.
• Communicate clearly with co-workers, patients, and clients using all tools.
• Serve patients of all ages in routine duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

CPR/BLS-certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

Responsible for clerical functions, computer functions, patient phlebotomy duties, and other specimen collection procedures.

• Retention Bonus: $2,500 - $5,000! (based on experience)

ESSENTIAL TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets patients and correctly, enters physician orders into the laboratory computer system obtaining any necessary information from the outpatients.


• Performs proper patient identification during all specimen collections.


• Answers phones, completes requests, and relays messages.


• Maintains current knowledge of all computer applications necessary to carry out job duties.


• Provides clear and complete communication and documentation to co-workers, patients, and clients using all tools available.


• Regularly demonstrates the ability to serve patients of all ages in the routine performance of duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• High school graduate or equivalent. Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certificate preferred.


• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.


• Must be currently certified in CPR/BLS (and recertified bi-annually).


• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain a positive impression of the Medical Center at all times. Ability to handle sensitive telephone and face-to-face inquiries.


• Ability to be mobile.


• Ability to read and write small letters and numbers.


• Punctual attendance at assigned work location is required.


• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and be insurable under Firelands' auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.


• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form to management, co-workers, patients, visitors, and members of the general public.


• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner and maintain an accident free work place, including ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of Medical Center emergency codes.


• Ability to comply with OSHA regulations and CDC standard and transmission-based precaution recommendations and to utilize proper personal protective equipment. Ability to comply with provisions of applicable S.D.S. forms.


• Successful completion of a ninety (90) day get‑acquainted period.

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