PHLEBOTOMIST - LAB EXPRESS - LONGNECK - FULLTIME

Beebe Healthcare; Millsboro (DE); On-site; USD 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare in Millsboro, DE is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect and prepare blood specimens for laboratory testing, verify patient identity, and document demographics and test information. Responsibilities include venipuncture, labeling, routing to the lab, and maintaining safety and equipment. Entry level graduates welcomed; BLS required or pursued; starting hourly wage shown below.

Qualifications

• Will consider entry level graduates.
• Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively and discreetly with patients, physicians, hospital employees and the public.
• Able to work under pressure. Willingness to increase knowledge of laboratory/hospital functions.
• Demonstrates creativity and initiative in problem solving.
• Phlebotomy certification within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy technique, venipuncture, micro collection, blood cultures and Blood Bank specimens.
• Ensure positive patient identification and accurate labeling.
• Respond to changes in work schedules and volumes.
• Use time efficiently when workloads are light.
• Schedule tests via phone and respond to stat draw requests.
• Enter information into LIS/HIS and register patients into HIS.
• Maintain equipment and supplies and keep the patient area clean.
• Provide patient-friendly service and education where needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

LIS/HIS familiarity

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Collects and prepares blood specimens for laboratory testing, represents the laboratory to patients and their families. Reviews physician orders, obtains clinical and demographic information, prints draw lists, and verifies patient identification and correct specimen type for tests requested.

Responsibilities

• Phlebotomy technique, competence in venipuncture, micro collection, bleeding times, blood cultures, therapeutic phlebotomy, Blood Bank specimens.
• Ensures positive patient identification Prioritizes phlebotomy duties to achieve efficiency.
• Readily responds to changes in work schedules and volumes.
• Continually uses time to departmental advantage when work schedules are light.
• Answers the telephone to schedule tests, relays accurate information and responds to stat draw requests from all patient care areas in a STAT manner.
• Efficiently directs calls to appropriate area or person.
• Obtains and enters information into the L.I.S. and the H.I.S., registers patients into HIS.
• Updates all information, demographics and insurance.
• Orders test information, prints labels and labels specimens at point of service.
• Maintains equipment and inventory of needed supplies.
• Keeps the patient drawing area clean and tidy.
• Maintains phlebotomy basket / cart; ensuring safety measures are followed.
• Recognizes the Phlebotomist-Registrar's role as it relates to the overall function of the laboratory, patient care, customer service and the business of healthcare.
• Conscious of biohazard safety as it relates to the job; use of the pneumatic tube system, manual delivery of specimens to main lab, disposal of blood collection equipment, changing of gloves between patients.Bedside manner and attitude toward the patient.
• Performs medical necessity checks prior to out-patient phlebotomy.Ensures specimens are packaged properly and delivered to Specimen Processing in a timely manner.
• Serves as a resource and teaches new employees.

Qualifications

• Will consider entry level graduates.
• Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively and discreetly with patients, physicians, hospital employees and the public.
• Able to work under pressure. Willingness to increase knowledge of laboratory/hospital functions.
• Demonstrates creativity and initiative in problem solving.
• Phlebotomy certification within 1 year.

Competencies Skills

• Knowledge Of Office Equipment
• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Knowledge Of Basic Computer Programs
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Experience With or Completed Course in Medical Terminology
• Completed A Course in Phlebotomy

Credentials

• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Education

• High school graduate or equivalent

Entry

USD $17.50/Hr.

Max

USD $27.13/Hr.