Phlebotomist II

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center in Ashtabula, OH is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to join our team. You will perform phlebotomy with speed, accuracy and safety on diverse patient types, handle specimen accessioning, labeling and distribution to testing departments, and manage routine phone communications with courtesy.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, phlebotomy expertise, ability to work with LIS, and reliable transportation for off-site collections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy expertise.
• Ability to work with LIS.
• Must provide own source of transportation for off-site collections.
• Office software and clerical tasks preferred.
• Medical terminology course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates phlebotomy skills with speed, safety and accuracy on all patient types.
• Prioritizes, accessions, labels, and distributes specimens for testing to appropriate departments.
• Handles incoming calls with courtesy and efficiency.
• Maintains appearance of work area with cleanliness and adequate supply stock.

Skills

Phlebotomy

LIS awareness

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical terminology course preferred

Job description

General Summary

Demonstrates phlebotomy skills with speed, safety and accuracy on all patient types. Prioritizes, accessions, labels, and distributes specimens for testing to appropriate departments. Handles incoming calls with courtesy and efficiency. Maintains appearance of work area with cleanliness and adequate supply stock.

• $1,500 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE ***
  

General Summary

Demonstrates phlebotomy skills with speed, safety and accuracy on all patient types. Prioritizes, accessions, labels, and distributes specimens for testing to appropriate departments. Handles incoming calls with courtesy and efficiency. Maintains appearance of work area with cleanliness and adequate supply stock.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

High school diploma or equivalent. Phlebotomy expertise. Ability to work with L.I.S. Must provide own source of transportation for off‑site collections. Previous clerical experience with telephone, fax machine, copier, and office computer software preferred. Medical terminology course preferred.

Required Length And Type Of Experience

2-3 years experience in a hospital/clinical laboratory environment (preferred) with experience in performing phlebotomy and specimen processing. Experience in working with neonates, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

Required Licensure Or Certification

Certified PBT (ASCP) or equivalent.

• Current Valid State Driver's License (VDL)
• Minimum of two years of driving experience; minimum of five years of driving experience if transporting patients and/or visitors.
• Zero points preferred on driver’s license and cannot exceed six points total allowable.
• Maintain evidence of personal auto insurance.
• Assume responsibility to pay fees associated with traffic violations.
• Must maintain eligibility of insurability as determined by ARMC's insurance carrier's requirement to operate organization’s vehicles.

Required Physical And Environmental Demands

High energy level required to maintain good turn around time. Frequent prolonged driving, standing, walking, bending, lifting, manual dexterity and mobility. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. All employees are required to know and demonstrate competency in all OSHA requirements for the position such as use of personnel protective barrier equipment, safety equipment and procedures, handling of hazardous materials, etc. All employees are required to be aware of all MSDS considerations for this position which identifies all items in their particular area that fall into this category. Each employee will be educated regarding the location of their department s MSDS protocol. This position falls within one of the following Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Categories. Category I - Employees whose routine and/or daily duties, tasks, or procedures always expose them to blood and other potentially infectious materials. Employees will be educated regarding their positions Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure category to ensure employee competency in identifying and handling any exposures.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (Benefits on Day 1!)
• Accident & critical illness insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Wellness Plan that pays you for being healthy
• 403(b) and Roth Retirement Plan with company matching
• We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer