Phlebotomist, Laboratory Services - Coaldale (Miners Campus) (Per Diem)

St. Luke's University Health Network; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s University Health Network is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood and non-blood specimens, perform outpatient EKGs as needed, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage across sites.

The role requires strict adherence to SLUHN policies, travel between sites for coverage, and effective communication with the outpatient lab scheduler and managers. A high school graduate with a phlebotomy program (≥100 hours) and a valid driver’s license is required; 1 year of phlebotomy

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful hours.
• 1-2 years of secondary education preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals
• Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operates centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage
• Timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers
• Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies
• On an ongoing basis, review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy training (≥100 hours)

Valid driver’s license

Job description

St. Luke’s is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke’s are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient’s ability to pay for health care.

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood, and non-blood, specimens using appropriate blood collection equipment according to the Laboratory Specimen Collection Manual and Phlebotomy Procedures.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interprets verbal and written physician orders, obtains blood specimens from patients (all ages) using appropriate blood collection equipment (needles, lancets, etc.), handles and processes lab specimens, and follows safe practices according to the SLUHN policies/manuals
• Perform outpatient EKG’s (as needed), operates centrifuge, and ensure proper specimen transfer and storage
• Timely communications to the outpatient lab central scheduler, regional coordinators, and managers
• Travel between sites, when needed, for unscheduled absences and/or emergencies
• On an ongoing basis, review for understanding and comply with all Network and departmental policies and procedures

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY DEMANDS:

Continuously maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, or running. Rarely ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like using feet/legs and/or hands/arms. Rarely moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Continuously bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Continuously picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation. Rarely use of one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Continuously seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s).Frequently entering text or data into a computer or other machine by means of a keyboard.Occasionally bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s). Frequently extending hand and arms in any direction. Frequently remaining in a seated position. Consistently standing to remain on one’s feet in an upright position. Continuously bending or turning, generally to a side. Continuously walking to move about on foot.

EDUCATION :

High School graduate or equivalent required. Successful completion of a phlebotomy school with a minimum of 100 successful hours. 1-2 years of secondary education preferred. Valid driver’s license required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

At least 1 year of Phlebotomy experience preferred. Basic computer skills. Effective independent judgement in the performance of the assigned duties and strong customer service skills.

St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.