Phlebotomist- Hospital

Department: Hospital Laboratory

Employment Status (Full Time Equivalent): 0.8 FTE- 64 hours per pay period

Benefit Status: Full-Time

Benefits include

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Health Clinic (health+): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan
• Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches up to 6% of employee's contributions.
• Please see more details about our benefits here: https://alomerehealth.com/careers/#benefits

Hours

Rotating Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Shifts:

• Day Shift: 5:30am-2:00pm, 6:00am-2:30pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Evening Shift: 2:00pm to 10:30pm
• Overnight Shift: 10:30pm to 7:00am

Every Third Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) and Every Third Holiday: Overnight Shift

Position Objective

The Phlebotomist is responsible for accurately collecting specimens for medical provider ordered lab tests.

Essential Responsibilities

Interpret and Process Lab Orders

• Interpret, verify, and carry out medical provider ordered lab tests
• Interpret, reference, and apply laboratory specimen requirements

Specimen Collection

• Obtain or collect body fluids, tissues, or other substances to aid the laboratory in determining normal and abnormal findings
• Obtain nasopharyngeal or nasal substances
• Proficient in capillary, venous, and arterial blood collection

Patient Interaction

• Foster an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while explaining and performing procedures
• Provide instructions clearly and accurately for patient collected specimens
• Maintain an environment of privacy, safety , and integrity for all patients, at all times

Other Responsibilities

• Perform Urine Drug Screen collections and Breath Alcohol Testing
• Perform Point of Care testing as trained by facility
• Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner
• Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment
• Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures
• Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department
• Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a health care facility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge in proper specimen collection; including specimen requirements, integrity of specimen, isolation procedures, timed blood draws, and aseptic technique
• Strong understanding of the importance of patient identification and correct specimen labeling
• Ability to have regular and anticipated attendance
• Strong attention to detail and data entry skills
• Ability to positively interact with others and provide exceptional customer service
• Ability to use required systems: Laboratory Information System and Electronic Medical Record
• Mature judgement and ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information with professionalism
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate with patients and employees on a daily basis

Union Position

No