Phlebotomist Technician

10 Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood samples from patients aged newborn to 21. You will perform venipuncture, handle specimens for a variety of tests, and deliver compassionate, developmentally appropriate care.

The role requires 2 years of phlebotomy experience with newborns through teens, a high school diploma, and preferably ASCP certification or CPR. Join a lean, patient-centered environment that values teamwork and safety.

Qualifications

• 2 years of phlebotomy experience including venipuncture from newborns to adolescents (<140 chars)
• Experience with laboratory processing and specimen handling
• High school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens properly and safely from patients newborn through age 21 using age-appropriate communication and privacy
• Performs blood collection procedures for a variety of tests, including complex collections
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Assists in lean process improvements to enhance efficiency and quality

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Work Shift Day Work Day(s) Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Shift Start Time 8:30 AM Shift End Time 5:00 PM Worker Sub-Type Regular

Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always.

Job Description

Oversees invasive procedures and techniques involved in collection of blood specimens from patients for laboratory use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Performs clinical laboratory duties and responsibilities and works effectively with others to meet patient needs. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to ensure consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Experience 2 years of experience in phlebotomy, including venipuncture on newborns through adolescent age groups and laboratory processing

Preferred Qualifications

American Society for Clinical Pathology phlebotomy certification or equivalent

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 1 year of experience in a pediatric hospital

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification Summary

No professional certifications required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strives for adult-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors

Job Responsibilities

Collects laboratory specimens properly and safely from patients newborn through age 21 using excellent customer service skills, approaching patients with age- specific behaviors, and following department and system policies and procedures. Performs blood collection procedures for a variety of complex tests, such as oral glucose tolerance tests, blood culture collection procedures, and the collection of blood transfusion medicine specimens. Performs sweat collections according to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation standards. Performs blood collections using universal standard precautions and complies with varying levels of isolation criteria. Identifies patient properly using two patient identifiers. Prepares patient in a developmentally appropriate manner by recognizing needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups such as understanding child growth and development and normal patterns of adolescent behavior. Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote the consistent use of lean principals and processes. Engages in continual process improvement by identifying waste, ineffective and inefficient processes, and unsafe practices. Performs clerical duties related to specimen collection and patient care. Research test/client information using laboratory computer system. Maintains patient confidentiality and patient privacy related to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Monitors and troubleshoots laboratory information system error log and specimen collection pending log. Recognizes necessity of taking ownership of own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development and strives for behavior consistent with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s and the laboratory’s mission, goals, and values.

Phlebotomists in Community Locations: Additional Duties and Allocation of Time

May be required to perform patient access duties such as patient registration into the hospital information system. Collects laboratory specimens as described in the above Job Responsibilities section. Processes laboratory specimens as described in Specimen Processor job profile (Job Code 11347).

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address 3795 Mansell Rd

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has been 100 percent committed to kids for more than 100 years. A not-for-profit organization, Children’s is dedicated to making kids better today and healthier tomorrow. With 3 hospitals, 20 neighborhood locations and a total of 673 beds, Children’s is the largest healthcare provider for children in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. Children’s offers access to more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs and is ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report. Children’s has been recognized as a Fortune 100 Best Place to Work, a Best Place for Working Mothers, and as a top employer for diversity and millennials. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefit package that supports our mission, vision and values. We are proud to offer an array of programs and services to our employees that have distinguished us as a best place to work in the country. Connect to our mission of making kids better today and healthier tomorrow.