Phlebotomy Technician Weekend-Crestwood Medical Center-FT-3rd shift

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K with company match

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital is seeking a phlebotomy technician to perform venipunctures, heelsticks and fingersticks for laboratory testing. The role requires patient identification accuracy and adherence to specimen collection protocols.

Responsibilities include LIS data entry, chain-of-custody drug screens, and supporting frozen sections and clerical tasks as needed. A high school diploma or GED with phlebotomy training is preferred, plus BLS certification on hire or within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; formal phlebotomy training preferred.
• One year phlebotomy experience preferred; neonate to geriatric specimen collection.
• Current BLS certification on hire or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipunctures, heelsticks and fingersticks for lab testing.
• Identify patients and follow procedures for specimen collection.
• Enter outpatient orders into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Collect chain of custody drug screens per protocol.
• Assist with frozen sections and related clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training program

Job description

Performs venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Processes and receives specimens into the laboratory, following laboratory protocol for specimen acceptability and rejection. Enters outpatient orders into Laboratory Information System. Collects chain of custody drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases according to protocol. Assists with frozen sections and clerical duties as needed. Performs other related functions as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred.

Experience:

One year phlebotomy experience including obtaining specimens from neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required along with moderate knowledge of medical terminology.

Licenses/Certificates:

Current BLS certification upon hire or completed within 30 days of hire

About Us

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits

Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

We are committed to providing competitive benefits.

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending;
• short term and long term disability;
• several retirement account options with 401K organization match;
• nurse residency program;
• tuition assistance;
• student loan reimbursement;
• On-site training and education opportunities;
• Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

Learn More About Huntsville Hospital Health System

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