Phlebotomist

We are seeking a highly organized, efficient, and multi-functional phlebotomist with excellent communication skills.#The ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment, is required.#The candidate must possess skills in following policies and procedures, commitment to tasks and attention to detail in decision-making and problem-solving.

Job Responsibilities: Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood specimens and interacting with patients from#all age groups,#with a broad range#of#degrees of difficulty.#Working jointly with all departments in the hospital and laboratory,#phlebotomists are responsible for providing efficient and timely collections for patients in order to provide excellent care.

Specific Job Duties: -#Primarily responsible for the collection of blood#specimens for the clinical laboratory.

• Computer test order entry in our outpatient#settings, specimen collection data entry##and#assisting#caregivers with patient reports.
• Preparing a laboratory for inspection by#regulatory agencies.
• Monitoring, maintaining, ordering and stocking#laboratory supplies.
• Providing customer service to answer questions#from patient#providers regarding patient#results#or sample#collection techniques or questions. Laboratory Training/Continuing Education: All employees are required to attend hospital orientation on the initial start date and then will proceed to the laboratory#to undergo an extensive training program#which covers all areas of the phlebotomy position.#We provide a one-on-one approach to this process, which typically is completed within the first#1 to 2#months of hire. Annual continuing education is provided by Willis-Knighton in an effort to maintain#competency in phlebotomy skills, safety and general laboratory areas. This also#provides employees#CEUs to maintain certification requirements. Job Qualifications: -High#school diploma or equivalent -Completion of a phlebotomy-training program or#equivalent experience. -Phlebotomy certification/license is required.# -Computer experience and some knowledge of#medical terminology is preferred. Hours: 11PM-9:30AM Friday/Saturday; Other hours may vary.# Rotation in phlebotomy on-call rotation.