Phlebotomy Tech I

East Liverpool City Hospital; East Liverpool (OH); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

East Liverpool City Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy Technician I to perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages under supervision of the Laboratory Director/Manager. The role includes data entry, specimen handling, and maintaining equipment and supplies in a busy clinical lab.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS within 45 days of hire, and ideally one year of clinical laboratory experience. This is a full-time, on-site position with varied shifts.

Formación

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for blood specimens.
• Handle computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and maintain proper specimen handling.
• Ensure proper phlebotomy technique and collect specimens across departments as needed.
• Stock routine supplies and maintain cleanliness of storage areas and workspaces.

Conocimientos

Good communication

Telephone etiquette

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

East Liverpool City Hospital is an award-winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 Emergency Department visits annually. East Liverpool's medical staff is comprised of more than 160 physicians with an additional 21 resident physicians completing their training in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the ONLY cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County. For more information, visit www.elch.org.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomy Technician I primarily perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor. The PT I; 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner, 4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 7) stocks routine supplies, 8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 10) May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc.. 11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
• BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf