Phlebotomist FT (Weekend Nights)

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Palmer (AK); In loco; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with matching

Educational Tuition Assistance

Competitive Pay & Full Benefits

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Community Health Systems, Inc. is hiring a Phlebotomist for a full-time night shift, Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM in Alaska. The role focuses on proper blood specimen collection, patient identification, and safe handling to support accurate laboratory testing.

The position emphasizes patient care, communication, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. Qualifications include 0–2 years phlebotomy experience, ability to collect across all ages, and strong attention to detail.

Competenze

• 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required.
• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control procedures.
• Ability to perform blood collection across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with professional interaction.
• Maintains accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

Mansioni

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection per policy to ensure accurate specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification using two identifiers and proper labeling at bedside.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the lab while maintaining sample integrity.
• Explains procedures to patients to provide reassurance and address concerns.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace per safety standards.
• Documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system per regulatory requirements.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered and supports timely clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including recollections when necessary.
• Collaborates with healthcare team to clarify orders and communicate status.
• Follows all safety, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains reliable attendance.

Conoscenze

Venipuncture techniques

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Infection control

Descrizione del lavoro

Phlebotomist

Shift: Full-Time (Friday through Sunday, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family healthy.
• Future Security: 401(k) with matching
• Educational Tuition Assistance
• Competitive Pay & Full Benefits – A salary and package designed to reward your expertise and dedication.
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance

Job Summary
The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional patient care by maintaining professionalism and demonstrating effective communication during interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.
Essential Functions

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection (finger and heel sticks) in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including addressing rejections and recollecting samples when necessary.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.
• Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and follows Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for lab testing.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

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