Phlebotomist Nights

Lutheran Health Network; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health network as a Phlebotomist responsible for blood specimen collection to support accurate laboratory testing. This role emphasizes patient safety, effective communication, and adherence to healthcare standards, providing an opportunity for entry-level candidates to start their career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety guidelines and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection across all age groups.
• Strong communication skills with professional interaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection.
• Ensure positive patient identification and documentation.
• Maintain and clean phlebotomy equipment in compliance.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Blood collection techniques

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Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional patient care by maintaining professionalism and demonstrating effective communication during interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the proper collection of blood specimens to support accurate laboratory testing for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. This role ensures positive patient identification, timely specimen collection, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Phlebotomist provides exceptional patient care by maintaining professionalism and demonstrating effective communication during interactions with patients, staff, and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Performs venipuncture and capillary blood collection following laboratory policies and procedures to ensure accurate and timely specimen collection.
• Ensures positive patient identification by using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens at the patient’s bedside to prevent errors.
• Prepares, packages, and transports specimens to the laboratory while maintaining sample integrity and adhering to safety protocols.
• Explains procedures to patients, providing reassurance and addressing concerns to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains phlebotomy equipment and workspace in compliance with safety and infection control standards.
• Accurately documents patient and specimen information in the laboratory system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collects timed specimens as ordered, prioritizing and efficiently completing phlebotomy tasks to meet clinical needs.
• Identifies and resolves specimen issues, including addressing rejections and recollecting samples when necessary.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to clarify orders, resolve collection challenges, and communicate specimen status.
• Adheres to all laboratory and hospital safety requirements and follows Laboratory procedures to ensure compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
  
  

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of phlebotomy experience required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of safety guidelines, sanitation, and infection control protocols.
• Ability to perform blood collection techniques successfully across all age groups (neonates to geriatrics).
• Understanding of standards for patient identification, specimen handling, and lab testing requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, staff, and physicians.
• Ability to multitask, remain calm in stressful situations, and adapt to a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in distinguishing sample types and understanding order-of-draw requirements for lab testing.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in specimen collection and documentation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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