Phlebotomist - Gentle Draws, Accurate Lab Specimens

MyMichigan Health; Alpena (MI); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

MyMichigan Health - Alpena is seeking a Phlebotomist to ensure patient comfort while collecting quality specimens for accurate diagnostic results. The role involves performing venipuncture, properly labeling specimens, and using electronic systems for accessioning.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, answering calls, inventory assistance, and participation in quality improvement while maintaining high customer service standards. Flexibility to handle diverse patient ages is expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal phlebotomy program including classroom and on-the-job training.
• Must know and practice universal precaution procedures.
• Must be able to use electronic data processing equipment daily.
• Must be able to work with neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

Responsabilités

• Greets the public in a professional, cheerful manner.
• Answers telephone and directs inquiries to appropriate persons.
• Draws blood properly with minimum discomfort and rarely misses a vein.
• Positively identifies and labels specimens and uses the computer to register and accession specimens.
• Knows various needles, anticoagulants, special handling, and preparation of tests performed.
• Assists with inventory and putting away supplies.
• Assists with specimen processing.
• Performs other related miscellaneous duties.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and adheres to customer service standards.

Connaissances

Patient interaction

Universal precautions

Electronic data entry

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma

Phlebotomy program (classroom + on-the-job)

Outils

EMR/electronic data processing

Description du poste

MyMichigan Health - Alpena is seeking a Phlebotomist to ensure patient comfort while collecting quality specimens for accurate diagnostic results. The role involves performing venipuncture, properly labeling specimens, and using electronic systems for accessioning.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, answering calls, inventory assistance, and participation in quality improvement while maintaining high customer service standards. Flexibility to handle diverse patient ages is expected.