Phlebotomist Full-Time

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time Phlebotomist in the Laboratory.

JOB SUMMARY:

Obtains specimens, identifying, accessioning and distributing them within department standards and hospital policies and procedures. Phlebotomy, clerical and courier functions as assigned. High level of confidentiality required.

• Collects specimens from patients in a manner that supports the guest

relations policy of the hospital. Using 2 identifiers.

• Identify, accession, and distribute samples within department

policy and procedure.

• Prepare samples properly for testing by reference laboratory in

appropriate fashion. (ie: DHL, Airborne, Fedex, US Mail, etc.)

• Ensures that adequate supplies are available to complete anticipated

volume of testing.

• Follows safety and infection control policies of the laboratory and

all other hospital and department policies and procedures.

• Participates in all mandated inservice programs on an annual basis.

• Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

• Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

• Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on

quality improvement teams.

• Other duties that may be assigned.

• Complies with Corporate Policies, Departmental Policies and

Procedures and Personnel Employee Handbook.

• Stocks and cleans work areas as required.

• Performs general clerical duties, including filing, answering

phones, greeting all customers, distributing patient reports.

• Provide courier services as directed by supervisor to outside

accounts, utilizing private or corporate owned vehicles.

• On call as directed.

• Respond to all calls within a 15-minute time frame.

• Must have cell phone close by and charged accordingly.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Certification by ASCP desirable. Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record. Phlebotomy training from a licensed program.