SSS - PHLEBOTOMIST - PMP

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Paragould (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards-Healthcare is seeking a skilled phlebotomist to support patient care in a hospital setting. The role focuses on capillary and venous punctures, care of puncture sites, and accurate specimen collection for testing.

The position may involve clerical duties and potential microbiology specimen handling. It requires adherence to safety policies and careful attention to patient care standards in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Safety-sensitive position.
• Exposure to biological hazards via venous punctures.
• Performs capillary and venous puncture procedures and specimen collection.

Responsibilities

• Performs capillary and venous punctures and cares for the puncture site.
• Obtains specimens from arterial lines and plates microbiology specimens.
• Handles clerical tasks related to specimen processing.

Skills

Venipuncture

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Exposure to biological hazards via venous punctures. Close eye work. Color perception. Hearing within normal range. Oral communication with patients. Operates computer terminals and printer, lab refrigerators and freezers, and telephones. Continuous standing, bending, walking. Lifting and carrying up to 10 lbs pushing / pulling up to 15 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

Performs capillary and venous punctures, care of the puncture site, obtains specimens from arterial lines and clerical functions. May plate microbiology specimens.