Phlebotomist - Danville

Boone Memorial Hospital; Danville (WV); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Boone Memorial Health in Danville, WV is seeking a qualified Phlebotomist to collect blood and urine specimens from outpatients of all ages.

You will perform routine phlebotomy, specimen processing, and waived testing, follow policies, maintain a clean workspace, and ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal training in phlebotomy.
• Valid phlebotomy certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Point-of-Care Technician license, which may be obtained upon hire.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients and staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a healthcare setting.

Aufgaben

• Collect routine blood and urine specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Verify patient identity before collecting specimens.
• Provide age-appropriate care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform venipunctures using proper aseptic techniques and established departmental procedures.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Collect specimens for chain-of-custody drug testing.
• Assist with laboratory reporting and documentation as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work area.
• Answer telephone calls, assess requests, and respond appropriately, seeking assistance from the supervisor, medical assistants, registered nurses, laboratory personnel, or providers when necessary.
• Perform clerical duties, maintain accurate records, and file laboratory results as required.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and maintain respectful working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and departmental quality initiatives.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures and remain current on changes and new requirements.
• Attend required in-service education and training.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and oneself.
• Demonstrate competency in required skills and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Patient care

Teamwork

Independence

Ausbildung

Phlebotomy certification

CPR certification

Driver's license

Point-of-Care Technician license

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: BMH Danville Clinic - Danville, WV 25053, Position Type: Full Time, Qualifications: Phlebotomist

Position Summary

Boone Memorial Health is seeking a qualified and dependable Phlebotomist to join our team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood and urine specimens from outpatients of all age groups as ordered by a medical provider. This position performs routine phlebotomy procedures, specimen collection, waived testing, clerical duties, and other related responsibilities in accordance with BMH Laboratory policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect routine blood and urine specimens accurately and efficiently.
• Verify patient identity before collecting specimens.
• Provide age-appropriate care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Perform venipunctures using proper aseptic techniques and established departmental procedures.
• Transport specimens to the laboratory in accordance with infection control policies and procedures.
• Collect specimens for chain-of-custody drug testing.
• Assist with laboratory reporting and documentation as required.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work area.
• Answer telephone calls, assess requests, and respond appropriately, seeking assistance from the supervisor, medical assistants, registered nurses, laboratory personnel, or providers when necessary.
• Perform clerical duties, maintain accurate records, and file laboratory results as required.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork and maintain respectful working relationships with supervisors, coworkers, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in performance improvement activities and departmental quality initiatives.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures and remain current on changes and new requirements.
• Attend required in-service education and training.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients, coworkers, and oneself.
• Demonstrate competency in required skills and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Formal training in phlebotomy.
• Valid phlebotomy certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Point-of-Care Technician license, which may be obtained upon hire.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with patients and staff.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous phlebotomy experience.
• Experience performing CLIA-waived testing.

Physical Requirements

The position requires the ability to sit for 6-8 hours and stand for 1-2 hours during a typical workday. Additional physical demands include walking, reaching, pulling, kneeling, crouching, stooping, coordinating simultaneous tasks, frequently lifting objects weighing less than 10 pounds, and occasionally lifting objects weighing 11-50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Travel Requirements

The employee may be assigned to transport laboratory specimens to the main laboratory at Boone Memorial Health. A valid driver's license is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, based on organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boone Memorial Health, is an equal opportunity employer. The organization provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, prejudice, or other inappropriate conduct based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, family medical history or genetic information, past or present military service, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.