Phlebotomist, FT, Evenings

Harrison County Hospital; Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, &

Job summary

Harrison County Hospital in Corydon, IN, is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team. This full-time position works evenings (12p-8:30p) with rotating days and performs blood collection for laboratory testing.

Responsibilities include processing test requisitions, registering and ordering outpatient tests, performing capillary punctures and EKGs, and ensuring accurate results and proper patient communication. High school diploma with on-the-job lab training; one year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with on-the-job training in a clinical laboratory.
• One year experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing.
• Process and handle test requisitions promptly and accurately.
• Register and order tests for outpatients; inform techs of stat and timed testing.
• Distribute and file test results and physician orders; telephone patients, physicians, and nursing units.
• Perform capillary testing and EKGs for outpatients; maintain organized collection areas.
• Demonstrate professional behavior under demanding and stressful conditions.
• Communicate preparation and procedure information to patients and families as appropriate.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Capillary puncture

EKG

Education

High school diploma / on-the-job lab training

Job description

Harrison County Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team!

This position is full-time, evenings, rotating days, 12p-8:30p

Education/Requirements:

• High school graduate with on-the-job training in a clinical laboratory.
• One year experience preferred.

The lab phlebotomist performs skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for laboratory testing. Responsible for prompt, accurate processing of test requisitions, accurate charging, registering and ordering tests for outpatients, informing techs of stat and other timed or urgent testing. Distributes and files test results and physician orders, telephones patients, physicians, and nursing units when required. Processes and handles specimens according to lab protocol. Performs capillary testing. Performs EKGs for outpatients. Answers all telephone calls to the lab and transfers calls as needed. Maintains neat and organized collection trays, collection areas, and work areas. Persons in this position are expected to demonstrate logical/professional behaviors under demanding and stressful conditions.

Demonstrates knowledge skills and behaviors appropriate to the population served, based on specific criteria and/or age specific considerations, as follows:

• Has the ability to perform phlebotomy and capillary puncture procedures for neonates and infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Has the ability to communicate patient preparation and procedure information to the parents of neonates and infants, and to communicate at the level of patient understanding for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.
• Has the ability to obtain and interpret information from the parents of neonates and infants, and directly form children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients necessary for appropriate patient care.

Full-time Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, and Life Insurance
• Employee Health and Wellness Program
• PSLF (public student loan forgiveness) qualifying employer
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Hospital and Physician Practice Discounts
• Paid Days Off
• Extended Illness Days
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Service Awards
• Café Discounts

Harrison County Hospital has continuously served the people of Harrison County since 1950. Today our acute care community hospital serves the healthcare needs of a much broader and growing population in Harrison and Crawford counties, Indiana and Meade County, Kentucky.

As our community grows, we grow, serving more patients than ever before, and recruiting highly qualified hospital and medical staff.