PHLEBOTOMIST IP (OCCASIONAL) NIGHT SHIFT

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare is seeking an Inpatient Phlebotomist to collect specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture, log procedures, and support laboratory operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires adherence to safety and quality policies, strong customer service, and ability to collaborate with medical staff. Training and competency will be documented, with opportunities to expand skills in moderate complexity testing.

Qualifications

• College-level biology or chemistry coursework.
• Strong computer applications and basic LIS usage.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Ability to adapt and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates customer service.
• Positive attitude in the workplace showing dependability, cooperation and timely, cost-effective results.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training new employees under direct supervision.
• Perform clerical duties including logging vocera usage, answering telephones and logging specimen collections.
• Maintain communication with nursing staff, physicians, laboratory personnel, coworkers, coordinators and managers.
• Collect specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture per physician order promptly.
• Identify patients correctly according to the Patient Identification procedure.
• Inspect specimens for proper labeling and transport requirements.
• Transport specimens timely via pneumatic tube or other approved method.
• Follow lab procedures for specimen suitability for testing.
• Perform ACT testing (moderate complexity) with approved methods.
• Adhere to quality control policies for moderate complexity testing.
• Document all activities including QC and daily equipment checks.
• Notify supervisor of problems for immediate resolution.
• Follow Covenant and Laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate safety practices and PPE usage.

Skills

Biology

Chemistry

Computer Applications

LIS

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School education or equivalent

ASCP; NHA; NPA; AMCA, NPLC approved

1-3 years phlebotomy experience

Job description

Overview

The Inpatient Phlebotomist demonstrates excellent customer service performance in that his/her attitude and actions are at all times consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission and Values of Covenant and the commitment to Extraordinary Care for Every Generation.

This individual has the documented training appropriate for the pre-analytical phase of patient testing and limited waived laboratory testing. The training insures the skills required for proper specimen collection, handling, processing, and transport. Training and competency are documented for limited laboratory testing, proper instrument use, and performance of preventative maintenance and quality control policies under the supervision of the Manager or Certified Medical Technologist. The Laboratory Medical Director authorizes performance of waived analytical procedures.

Responsibilities

Assists in the training of new employees under direct control of the Coordinator or Lead.

Performs all necessary clerical duties including, but not limited to, logging into and answering vocera, answering telephones and logging specimen collections.

Maintains proper communication with nursing staff, physicians, laboratory personnel, coworkers, coordinators and managers.

Collects all specimens by venipuncture or skin puncture upon physician order in a timely fashion utilizing proper technique.

Assists nursing with collections from vascular access devices. Properly identifies patients according to the Patient Identification procedure at all times.

Inspects all specimens prior to transport, for proper labeling requirements and specimen type.

Transports specimens in a timely manner via the most appropriate method to ensure turn-around-time is met; utilizing the pneumatic tube system or physical transportation to the Laboratory.

Follows laboratory procedures for specimen suitability for testing.

Performs ACT testing (moderate complexity testing) authorized by the Medical Director and ordered by a physician or authorized personnel using approved methodology.

Adheres to the laboratory quality control policies as it pertains to moderate complexity testing.

Documents all activities, including QC, daily temperature checks of equipment, and maintains yearly competency.

Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.

Immediately notifies the General Supervisor or designated Laboratory Charge Medical Technologist who will correct the problem or immediately notify the Coordinator or Lead.

Complies with all Covenant and Laboratory policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Demonstrates working knowledge of appropriate safety protocol to include universal precautions, CHS safety program, use of personal protective equipment in designated areas, and performs proper hand washing techniques. Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• College level Biology or Chemistry.
• Computer Applications, strong verbal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
• Ability to adapt and prioritize workload inface-paced environment.
• Demonstrates Customer Service
• Demonstrate a positive attitude in the workplace showing dependability, cooperation and desire to produce the most accurate, timely and cost effective results attainable.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High School education or equivalent.
• Completion of a ASCP; NHA; NPA; AMCA, NPLC approved
• 1 3 years phlebotomy experience Preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Frequent standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, talking, hearing, near vision, midrange vision, far vision, depth perception, visual accommodation, color vision.

Occasionally sitting, lifting, carrying pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, twisting, reaching, tasting/smelling, field vision.

Frequent lifting 0 to 10 lbs.

Occasionally lifting 11 to 25 lbs.

Why Work at Covenant HealthCare

At Covenant HealthCare, we are united by a shared mission of providing Extraordinary Care for Every Generation. We foster a culture built on teamwork, excellence, accountability, respect, customer service, and enthusiasm, where every employee plays an important role in delivering patient-centered care and making a difference in our community.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plans with employer match
• Paid time offto support work-life balance
• Employee wellness programs and mental health support
• Tuition reimbursement, university discounts, and professional development opportunities