Phlebotomist

Join a dynamic healthcare team at South Peninsula Hospital, where you can make a direct impact on patient care while developing valuable phlebotomy and clerical skills.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Work at the forefront of patient care with a mix of phlebotomy and clerical duties, providing support in laboratory and clinical settings as needed.
• Community-Centric: Pairing small town values with industry-leading standards, South Peninsula Hospital values and invests in our staff and deeply cares about our patients.
• Benefits: South Peninsula Hospital provides industry-leading benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision Insurance with up to a $2000 HRA and generous PTO. Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs are available.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform phlebotomy on neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics in both laboratory and clinical settings.
• Accurately input patient data and test results into the computer system using Excel, Word, and order entry systems.
• Provide clerical support such as filing, answering phones, and maintaining patient records.
• Assist in pre-analytical, limited analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing.
• Cross-train and provide coverage in various laboratory or clinical departments as necessary, based on staffing needs.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a medical assistant or phlebotomist preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups, including neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics.
• Moderate knowledge of medical and laboratory terminology.
• Excellent verbal, written, and clerical skills, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including order entry, Excel, and Word.
• Strong dexterity skills are essential.
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including lifting, standing, gripping, and bending for extended periods.

ENVIRONMENT
The South Peninsula Hospital is a combined 22-bed Acute Care Critical Access Hospital and 28-bed Long Term Care facility located at the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula in South-Central Alaska. The laboratory is a biohazard environment. Employees must adhere to the laboratory safety plan in the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing job duties. The position requires:

1. Frequent contact with water (hand washing and cleaning)
2. Frequent contact with potential biohazards including blood and other body fluids.
3. Exposure to potential hazard by a sharps injury, such as a needlesticks.
4. OSHA risk factor: Category 1