Phlebotomist, Rotating, Per Diem

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Claremont (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valley Regional Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team in Claremont, NH. The role focuses on drawing blood competently and expeditiously with minimal patient discomfort, while ensuring accuracy in ordering and LIS data entry.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 80 hours of training in venipuncture, and may hold a phlebotomy certification and BLS. Per diem schedule offers benefits as part of Dartmouth Health’s package.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• 80 hours of training in the proper procedures for venipuncture and skin punctures under supervision.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Obtains and maintains BLS Certification.
• Self-motivated learner with initiative.
• Professional workplace behavior/communications.

Responsibilities

• Identify the patient by requisition vs. identification band or verbal confirmation before venipuncture.
• Review orders/requisitions for accuracy before drawing.
• Document orders and collect information in LIS.
• Maintain courteous professional conduct with patients and staff.
• Perform all aspects of patient care to optimize safety and reduce errors.
• Label and record all test tubes and paperwork.
• Know tube color codes and required volumes for tests.
• Follow Standard Precautions at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Self-motivated learner

Courteous communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy certification preferred

80 hours phlebotomy training

Valid driver’s license

BLS certification

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

Are you ready to join a staff of like-minded professionals that strive to provide compassionate, affordable, high-quality care in our community? At Valley Regional Hospital, patients are the center of our coordinated care system and right now we have an opening for a Phlebotomist to join our team. The primary responsibility of the Phlebotomist is: consistently draw blood competently and expediently with as little patient discomfort as possible.

• Identifies the patient either by comparing patient information on the requisition to the patient's identification band or soliciting the patient's full name and date of birth verbally before venipuncture is performed.
• Reviews orders/requisitions for accuracy before drawing patients.
• Documents orders and collect information accurately in LIS.
• Displays a courteous, professional manner towards patients, co-workers, nursing members and medical staff.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/ healthcare errors.
• Labels and records all test tubes, logs procedures, files paperwork.
• Is knowledgeable about which color top tube to use and the volume of blood needed — knows test requirements.
• Follow Standard Precautions at all times.

An ideal candidate would have the following qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Eighty hours of training in the proper procedure to be employed in the performance of venipuncture and skin punctures under the supervision of the Chief Medical Technologist.
• Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Obtains and maintains BLS Certification
• Ability to be a self-motivated learner, to take initiative in learning the many complex processes
• Exhibits professionalism at all times, understands appropriate workplace behavior/communications.

Min:$18.10

Max:$27.41

In addition to Dartmouth Health’s highly competitive total compensation package, Valley Regional employees gain access to an array of exceptional benefits—including an on-site fitness center, innovative wellness initiatives with reimbursement, and generous tuition reimbursement. These offerings are designed to support your personal growth, well-being, and career advancement, making Valley Regional an outstanding place to work.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• Employment Type: Per Diem;
• Job ID: 3770

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans.

Dartmouth Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.