Phlebotomist PRN

Job Summary

As a Phlebotomist at our facility you will be an integral part of our Laboratory team. You will support many different departments and help provide the best patient care through compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing.

• Accountable for adhering to our mission including meeting behavioral expectations (compassion, caring, and confidentiality).
• Receive orders by telephone or requisition from nursing units or physicians; enter requests on computer by patient number, operator and tests ordered, and travel to patient site as necessary to obtain specimens.
• Prepare skin site and perform venipuncture and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques to obtain blood specimens in accordance with physicians' orders.
• Instruct patients in specimen collection methods and procedures (e.g., urinalysis and bacteriology), and obtain specimens for culture and analysis.
• Label and record specimens obtained, transport them to the laboratory, and distribute to appropriate laboratory areas for analysis.
• Follow guidelines that maintain safety for oneself, patients, visitors and co-workers; if classified as a category I or II employee under OSHA regulations, adhere to OSHA standards by wearing personal protective equipment, following universal precautions and being knowledgeable about blood borne pathogens.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.
• Collect blood samples and urine from patients for laboratory testing including blood cultures.
• Register specimens and order tests in LIS and prepare/label samples for internal or external testing.
• Communicate lab test requests and results to appropriate staff, departments, and/or physicians.
• Collect and document urine drug screens requiring chain of custody.
• Assist with in‑services or training as assigned.
• Assist with administrative duties within the laboratory.

• Previous health care experience required, laboratory experience and knowledge of aseptic methods and basic medical terminology preferred.
• Good communication skills.
• Analytical skills necessary to select best site for obtaining blood and bacteriological specimens based on physicians' orders.
• Does not pose a direct threat or risk to the safety and health of themselves or other employees.
• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification.
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• Excellent communication, people and problem‑solving skills.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and certification – required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial well‑being counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.