Phlebotomist - Outpatient

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated phlebotomists for their laboratory team. This part-time position offers flexible hours, allowing you to balance work and life effectively. Join a dynamic team that plays a crucial role in patient care and laboratory operations. You'll be part of a CAP accredited laboratory known for its specialized testing and state-of-the-art equipment. The role includes patient registration, sample collection, and ensuring accurate procedures. If you're detail-oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy training and/or experience required.
• BLS Certification and FIT Testing must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Correctly identifies patients and handles patient registration.
• Maintains knowledge of laboratory and hospital information systems.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills

Customer Service Skills

Detail Oriented

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Listening Skills

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Service Orientation

Strong Team Player

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Job Summary

Available Inpatient Phlebotomy Positions:

Part Time: M-F 7am - 12pm 2 Saturdays On/2 Saturdays Off (7:00am - 12:00pm); No Sundays or Holidays

• Correctly identifies patients, handles patient registration.
• Maintains a working knowledge of both the laboratory and hospital information systems and tools.
• Provides dispatching or coordinating of collections and performs procedures in a standardized, accurate manner with knowledge of the parameters of acceptability and critical limits.
• Expected to perform other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program

Experience

• Phlebotomy training and/or experience required

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
• FIT Testing must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
• PA Drivers License

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Listening Skills
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strong Team Player

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

WHY READING HOSPITAL'S LABORATORY?

Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).

Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here:Reading Hospital Virtual Tour