Travel Phlebotomist - $5k Sign-On Bonus | Lab Specimens

Independence Health System Inc.; North Butler (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, with accurate data entry and timely transport to the laboratory.

The role requires competency in LIS, strict adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with healthcare providers to ensure quality test results; travel between system locations may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant training or 6 months phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of coding, basic math, and payer/insurance benefits preferred.
• Microsoft Office and general office equipment knowledge preferred.
• Medical terminology and laboratory knowledge with LIS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately place orders, monitor reports, and verify test codes in LIS.
• Follow standard precautions when performing venous or capillary phlebotomy.
• Ensure correct patient and specimen identification with two identifiers.
• Adhere to department protocols for blood collection and post-venipuncture care.
• Respond to pages promptly and prioritize tasks accordingly.
• Demonstrate minimal redraws and comply with redraw policy.
• Maintain low blood culture contamination rates (<2%).
• Assist with specimen procurement techniques as required.
• Assist with urine drug screen collections and alcohol testing per protocol.
• Perform nasal and throat swab collections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient interaction

Data entry accuracy

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education

Tools

LIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Independence Health System Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Phlebotomist to perform specimen collection for inpatients and outpatients, with accurate data entry and timely transport to the laboratory.

The role requires competency in LIS, strict adherence to safety protocols, and effective communication with healthcare providers to ensure quality test results; travel between system locations may be required.