Phlebotomist​/Part-Time​/3rd Shift​/Sherman

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$18.50/hr - $27.75/hr

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety. Assess patient reactions to specimen procurement.
• Performs venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol. Obtains medical assistance when judged necessary.
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times. Ensures completion of specimen collection functions according to protocol.
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests.
• Answers and screens telephone calls. Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment.
• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers. Receives and sorts specimens. Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means.
• Orders and verifies test requests. Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol.
• Reviews various pending and management reports. Generates and distributes reports.
• Provides assistance in support of billing and other business functions.
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

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• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year phlebotomy experience, preferred

• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications.
• Keyboarding and typing skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good listening skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs. Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday.
• May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, radioactive and/or infectious agents.
• Will be exposed to human blood and body fluids.
• Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.

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