Phlebotomist - Patient-Centered Lab Technician

Covenant HealthCare; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Covenant HealthCare in Michigan seeks a dedicated Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen handling with a focus on exceptional patient service. You will collect specimens, maintain accuracy, and support lab operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy program, ASCP/NHA certification preferred, and a commitment to Covenant’s values and extraordinary care across generations.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Completion of a NACCLS approved or two-part formal phlebotomy program, with documenting of 100 (minimum) successful venipuncture collections obtained during clinical rotation preferred.
• 1-3 years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Computer Applications, strong verbal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude in the workplace showing dependability, cooperation and desire to produce the most accurate, timely and cost effective results attainable.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates excellent customer service.
• Contributes to organization success targets for patient satisfaction and net operating margin.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude in the workplace showing dependability, cooperation, and desire to produce the most accurate, timely and cost effective results attainable.
• Assists in the training of new employees under direct control of the Coordinator or Lead.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs all necessary clerical duties including, but not limited to logging into and answering vocera, answering telephones and logging specimens collection.
• Maintains proper communication with physicians, nursing staff, laboratory personnel, coworkers, Coordinators, Leads and Managers.
• Follows laboratory procedures for specimen collection and suitability for testing.(Perform waived tests ordered by a physician or authorized personnel using approved methodology.)
• Maintains records that demonstrate proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to the laboratory quality control policies as it pertains to moderate complex testing.
• Document all activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed including troubleshooting.
• Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
• Immediately notify the General Supervisor or designated Laboratory Charge Medical Technologist who will correct the problem or immediately notify the Coordinator or Lead.
• Complies with all Covenant and Laboratory policies, procedures and safety practices.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of appropriate safety protocol to include universal precautions, GHS safety program, use of personal protective equipment in designated areas, and perform proper hand washing techniques.
• Collects all specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture technique upon physician order in a timely fashion utilizing proper technique.
• Assists nursing with blood draws from venous access devices.
• Properly identifies patients according to the patient identification procedure at all times.
• Inspects all specimens prior to transport, for proper labeling requirements and specimen type.
• Transports specimens in a timely manner via the most appropriate method to ensure turn-around-time is met utilizing the pneumatic tube system or physical transportation to the Laboratory.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

LIS applications

Education

High School education or equivalent

Job description

Covenant HealthCare in Michigan seeks a dedicated Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and specimen handling with a focus on exceptional patient service. You will collect specimens, maintain accuracy, and support lab operations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires completion of a phlebotomy program, ASCP/NHA certification preferred, and a commitment to Covenant’s values and extraordinary care across generations.