Phlebotomist (FT, Nights) - Center City

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 33,062,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection for tests at our Philadelphia facility, primarily on the night shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM). The role requires proper patient identification, adherence to biohazard precautions, and accurate documentation of collected specimens.

Responsibilities include venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick as needed, communicating test requirements, and maintaining a clean, stocked work area in accordance with safety policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff aligned with Jefferson values.
• Performs phlebotomy via venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick for requested tests.
• Maintains accurate patient identification during specimen collection.
• Notifies nursing or physician offices about identified discrepancies or fasting requirements.
• Reviews requisitions for missing information and follows up as needed.
• Checks collection areas and may transport specimens to the lab.
• Completes Collection List with accurate collection time and phlebotomist code.
• Cleans, stocks work area and follows safety and dress code policies.
• Fulfills other lab duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition

1

Job Details

*MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 11pm - 7:30am*

The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining patients' blood specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick as appropriate for the performance of requested tests. The Phlebotomist uses appropriate equipment and complies with phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements.

Job Description

The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining patients' blood specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick as appropriate for the performance of requested tests. The Phlebotomist uses appropriate equipment and complies with phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.(Do not delete, move or over-write this statement)
• Performs phlebotomy and ensures accurate collection of requested tests from patient through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick.
• Maintains positive patient identification during specimen collection.
• Communicates to nursing personnel or physician office relative or discrepant patient identification, fasting requirements or other related factors regarding collection. Communicates to Nursing when in house patients refuse blood draws. Will use Hospital resources when language barriers exist.
• Reviews all requisitions for missing information. Follows up with facility or provider if unable to obtain all information required for test performance.
• Checks appropriate collection, sorting and storage areas in the facilities for specimens to ensure specimens are not missed, and may transport/distribute these specimens to the laboratory as needed.
• Monitors information in Collection List and Unreceived Specimen Report. Completes Collection List with accurate time of collection and phlebotomist code.
• Cleans and stocks work area and assists with maintenance of supplies. Follows all safety and Laboratory Dress code policies
• Performs other lab related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Night (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

117 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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