Phlebotomist III - Per Diem

Hourly Pay Range:

$20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• •Position: Phlebotomist III - Per Diem
• •Location: Northwest Community Hospital
• •Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem
• •Hours: Mon-Thurs-7am-8pm, Fridays- 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-5pm.
• •Required Travel: Yes

What you will do:

• •Proficiently performs accurate venipuncture and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients for all age groups.
• •Correctly identifies patients before specimen collection and labels all specimens accurately before leaving patient bedside using the Rover device when appropriate
• •May be responsible for collection of body fluid or other samples including, nasal and throat swabs, and breath samples.
• •Prepares and assists in the processing of blood and body fluid samples per established guidelines.
• •Assist in the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff and students.
• •Applies skills and experience to identify and address problems as they arise and notifies lead/supervisory personnel as needed.
• •Assists with inventory management duties as assigned.
• •Ensures that all customer requests for Laboratory services are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner.
• •Provides phone coverage and understands the importance of professional appearance and behavior in conducting oneself in a customer-oriented manner in accordance with the hospital’s mission.

• •Serves as a resource to other Phlebotomists and team members and assists in training.
• •Practices appropriate Standard Precautions as described in Infection Control and Prevention Activities. Adheres to all other departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
• •Maintains records such as logs, workload records, and requisitions in a neat and organized manner.

What you will need:

• •Education: The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of high school or the equivalent.
• •Certification: Certification in approved school of phlebotomy is highly desirable. CPR-BLS from the AHA required.
• •Experience: A minimum of 3 years phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting; including experience working with all age groups of patients and performing various age-related testing procedures.