Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Phlebotomist

Employment Type:

Per Diem

Shift: As needed - weekday and weekends

Location:

St. Mary Medical Center - Langhorne, PA

The Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection of blood samples from patients in house and the timely delivery of those specimens to the appropriate technical areas for analysis. Position requires an experienced, highly skilled technician who can work with a minimum of supervision. Must have inter-personal skills interacting with patients, colleagues and visitors.

As a Phlebotomist you will:

• Properly identifies outpatients by verbal confirmation and positive identification system.
• Properly identifies the inpatients using the hospital identification wristband and scanner
• Properly identifies and labels patients' specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.
• Properly identifies patients and adequately performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures.
• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures
• Clearly and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation
• Evaluates specimen adequacy
• Receives specimens in the computer and delivers them to the appropriate department
• Monitors inventory levels and follow appropriate protocol for re-ordering supplies
• Deletes or cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason and colleague they spoke with. Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department and operates the pneumatic tube
• Always demonstrates proper telephone etiquette
• Consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answers questions, directs inquiries and takes messages
• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs Is responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks
• Collects TIMED and STAT tests within designated time period
• Maintains supplies, carts, workstations in a neat, clean and orderly manner
• Performs other related duties as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred
• Previous hospital experience required

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

About us:

St. Mary Medical Center is a beautiful 53-acre state-of-the-art facility comprised of more than 700 physicians, nearly 3,000 colleagues, and 1,100 volunteers committed to providing quality care delivered with compassion and respect. St. Mary attracts top doctors, introduces cutting-edge technologies and implements advanced procedures to meet the healthcare needs of the people it serves, including the nearly 630,000 residents of Bucks County.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.