Phlebotomy Technician - Entry-Level, Fast-Paced Lab

Aurora Health Care; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Mount Pleasant, WI, is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens, verify patient identity, and prepare samples for testing.

No prior experience required; a High School Diploma is required. You will learn phlebotomy procedures, operate lab equipment, and provide compassionate patient service.

Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced setting, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain accuracy in labeling and data entry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in phlebotomy or related laboratory function.
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

Responsibilities

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs Venipuncture and collects specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to protocol.
• Ensures specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing; resolves identification or requisition problems.
• Performs limited testing under CLIA, 1988 guidelines according to policy.
• Answers and screens telephone calls; assists with inventory and supports Billing and other functions.
• Accepts specimens from various internal and external customers and processes for testing with proper identification.
• Orders and verifies test requests; conducts quality assurance and notifies providers of abnormal results as needed.
• Performs data entry of laboratory results into the computer system.
• Participates in proficiency testing and generates/ distributes reports.
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy, data entry and specimen processing functions.
• Must provide care appropriate to age-specific needs and adapt to growth and development considerations.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Typing

Communication

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Mount Pleasant, WI, is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect specimens, verify patient identity, and prepare samples for testing.

No prior experience required; a High School Diploma is required. You will learn phlebotomy procedures, operate lab equipment, and provide compassionate patient service.

Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced setting, lift up to 50 lbs, and maintain accuracy in labeling and data entry.