Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant I

Memorial Health; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Phlebotomy team environment

Job summary

Memorial Health is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician to perform basic phlebotomy and lab assistant duties across patient ages, under supervision of a medical technologist.

Responsibilities include specimen collection, order verification, specimen integrity, and maintaining a clean phlebotomy area. Requires a high school diploma; ASCP Phlebotomy certification preferred and phlebotomy experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• ASCP Phlebotomy Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and obtain blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients of all ages using correct technique and equipment.
• Verify orders in computer system and ensure specimen integrity per protocols.
• Assist with retrieving blood, central collecting, stocking supplies, and related tasks.
• Monitor phlebotomy actions via computer programs and logs; maintain orderly work area.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Follow directions

Patient communication

Colleague communication

PPE knowledge

Physical effort

Infectious disease exposure

Education

High school graduate

Job description

USD $17.14/Hr.

Max

USD $26.56/Hr.

Overview

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus/2 Year Commitment*

The function of this position is to perform basic phlebotomy and laboratory assistant duties. A variety of tasks fall within this classification such as blood collection from patients of all ages, collection of body fluid specimens (i.e. urine) and cultures and other functions within the department under the supervision of a medical technologist.

Education

Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification/Registry

ASCP Phlebotomy Certification or equivalent preferred .

Experience

Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Manual dexterity is essential.
• Ability to accurately follow directions and perform specific functions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospitalized patients and outpatients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital and lab staff.
• Knowledge of use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Moderate physical effort.
• May be exposed to potentially infectious diseases.

Responsibilities

• Accurately identify and obtain blood specimens from inpatients/outpatients of all ages, employees, etc. as requested by authorized personnel (i.e. physicians, residents, employee health nurse) using the correct technique and appropriate equipment. Verifies accuracy of computer generated orders. Resolves any discrepancies prior to drawing the patient. Ensure specimen integrity by adhering to appropriate laboratory collection protocols. (i.e. checking for IV's, fistulas, etc). Initial, date, and record time blood was collected on all laboratory requisition forms or specimens.
• Assists with retrieving blood from tube station, central collecting blood in computer system, stocking of phlebotomy supplies, etc.
• Monitor daily phlebotomy actions by the use of various computer programs and logs. (i.e. Collection Inquiry, Phlebotomy Dispatch Log, will call board, etc).
• Maintains phlebotomy area and carts in a neat and clean manner, well stocked with supplies.