Senior Phlebotomist - Outpatient

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Tuition assistance

Tower Advance Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Program

Life Insurance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited, offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state-of-the-art equipment. The role requires independent organization of workload, mentoring fellow phlebotomists, and leading training initiatives within the department.

The Senior Phlebotomist works with patient identification, phlebotomy, sweat chloride testing, arterial collection, point-of-care testing across platforms, EKG tracings, and patient registration, while supporting performance

Qualifications

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Delegation Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Responsibilities

• Works independently, organizing work for the department.
• Manages tasks assigned by the Supervisor such as scheduling, workload recording, or problem solving and acts in the best interest of the department.
• Is viewed as a mentor to the other phlebotomists in the department.
• Is proficient in patient identification, phlebotomy, sweat chloride testing, arterial blood collection, point of care testing on multiple platforms, EKG tracings, patient registration.
• Documents proficiency of other department personnel.
• Takes a lead role in training.
• Participates in or provides input for the evaluation process of personnel and teaming activities.

Skills

Collaborative Skills

Computer Skills to include use and nav

Customer Service Skills

Delegation Skills

Detail Oriented

Epic Proficiency

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Good Reasoning Skills

Leadership Skills

Listening Skills

Medical Terminology

Microsoft Office Applications

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Service Orientation

Strategic Thinking

Strong Team Player

Education

Post High School Diploma Program

Job description

Job Summary

• Works independently, organizing work for the department.
• Manages tasks assigned by the Supervisor such as scheduling, workload recording, or problem solving and acts in the best interest of the department.
• Is viewed as a mentor to the other phlebotomists in the department.
• Is proficient in some or all of the following: patient identification, phlebotomy, sweat chloride testing, arterial blood collection, point of care testing on multiple platforms, EKG tracings, patient registration.
• Documents proficiency of other department personnel.
• Takes a lead role in training.
• Participates in or provides input for the evaluation process of personnel and teaming activities.

Senior Phlebotomist

• Works independently, organizing work for the department.
• Manages tasks assigned by the Supervisor such as scheduling, workload recording, or problem solving and acts in the best interest of the department.
• Is viewed as a mentor to the other phlebotomists in the department.
• Is proficient in some or all of the following: patient identification, phlebotomy, sweat chloride testing, arterial blood collection, point of care testing on multiple platforms, EKG tracings, patient registration.
• Documents proficiency of other department personnel.
• Takes a lead role in training.
• Participates in or provides input for the evaluation process of personnel and teaming activities.

Benefits

• Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
• Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
• Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!

Education Requirements

• Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program

Certification and Licensure

• If role requires the use of a hospital owned vehicle, a valid driver's license with appropriate driving record is required.
• ASCP or CAP accredited equivalent eligible
• BLS Certification

Required Skills

• Collaborative Skills
• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Customer Service Skills
• Delegation Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Epic Proficiency
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills
• Good Reasoning Skills
• Leadership Skills
• Listening Skills
• Medical Terminology
• Microsoft Office Applications
• Multitasking
• Organizational Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Service Orientation
• Strategic Thinking
• Strong Team Player

Why Reading Hospital's Laboratory

Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).

Overview

Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.