Phlebotomist - Fast-Paced Lab Support & Patient Care

Beloit Health System; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Beloit Health System is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory team on the 1st shift. The role focuses on accurate patient identification, phlebotomy collection, specimen labeling, and processing in multiple settings.

You will work under direction of a technologist or laboratory management, perform waived testing, and help ensure timely specimen handling and documentation. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Certification as a phlebotomist desired.
• Ability to work independently and to react calmly and effectively, and to move at a fast pace to meet deadlines for emergency procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
• Obtains CPR certification within 90 days of hire and maintains it.
• Requires critical thinking skills using logic and reasoning.
• Requires development of working relationships with direct coworkers and other department staff, and maintaining them over time

Responsibilities

• Identify patients properly using two identifiers.
• Perform phlebotomy procedures and transport/processing of specimens.
• Perform waived procedures under supervision.
• Input and retrieve information from the EMR and document accurately.
• Label specimens at the patient’s side and maintain chain of custody.
• Perform daily to monthly preventative maintenance and start-up checks.
• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies and notify supervisors of out-of-control results.
• Interact with patients, physicians, co-workers, and managers professionally.

Skills

Independent work

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Job description

Beloit Health System is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Laboratory team on the 1st shift. The role focuses on accurate patient identification, phlebotomy collection, specimen labeling, and processing in multiple settings.

You will work under direction of a technologist or laboratory management, perform waived testing, and help ensure timely specimen handling and documentation. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire.