SSS PHLEBOTOMIST - WEO

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards-Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR seeks a full-time phlebotomy laboratory assistant. You will perform capillary and venous punctures, prepare and label specimens, and perform basic clerical tasks in a busy hospital lab.

The role requires strict adherence to safety policies, good patient communication, and accurate specimen handling. One year of phlebotomy experience is preferred; training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary punctures with accuracy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs capillary and venous punctures and prepares specimens.
• Labels and handles specimens according to procedure.
• Supports basic clerical tasks in the lab and maintains a clean, safe work area.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Education

Phlebotomy certification preferred

Job description

Full Time , Varied Shifts , Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Required

One year of phlebotomy preferred. More technical aspects require sufficient combination of education and experience to perform some job duties.

Experience

On-the-job training under direct supervision of qualified technicians, technologists, or peer trainers with certification by successful completion of training checklist. The more technical aspects are underlined and require the demonstrated ability to perform as a phlebotomy laboratory assistant in a clinical laboratory. There is a minimum of two years experience for technical aspects and on-the-job training under direct supervision of the technical specialist and/or shift coordinator.

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.