Phlebotomist I: Gentle Blood Collection Specialist

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Yale New Haven Health seeks a phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients according to established procedures, ensuring specimen integrity and patient comfort in a hospital laboratory setting.

The role requires high school diploma with phlebotomy knowledge and certification; duties include venipuncture, patient instruction, safety, data entry, and ongoing education to maintain best practices.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy and Medical Terminology.
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy certification program, or equivalent experience acquired through on-the-job training.

Aufgaben

• Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers; respond to requests promptly.
• Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick, and fingerstick, following patient identification procedures.
• Instruct patients on specimen collection procedures, including non-blood samples as needed.
• Demonstrate dependability and reliability, prioritizing tasks to meet departmental needs.
• Collect and transport specimens, adhering to safety procedures.
• Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies, including quality control, safety, and hygiene protocols, this includes appropriate PPE.
• Perform related clerical duties, entering accurate demographic and test information create tracking logs into systems.
• If applicable, perform testing.
• Train and orient new employees and students as required.
• Notify technical staff and supervisors of any unusual or problematic incidents. Monitor and maintain supplies, using materials efficiently to control costs.
• Participate in continuing education for phlebotomy to ensure the latest techniques and safety protocols are followed. Maintain confidentiality according to healthcare laws and regulations.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Safety procedures

Problem solving

Ausbildung

High School Diploma

Knowledge of phlebotomy and Medical Terminology

Jobbeschreibung

Yale New Haven Health seeks a phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients according to established procedures, ensuring specimen integrity and patient comfort in a hospital laboratory setting.

The role requires high school diploma with phlebotomy knowledge and certification; duties include venipuncture, patient instruction, safety, data entry, and ongoing education to maintain best practices.