Phlebotomist

Job Title: Full-Time Contract Phlebotomist
Location: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Facility: Mercyhealth Hospital and Medical Center – Walworth
Job Type: 13-Week Contract
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours per Week
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Phlebotomist to join a busy hospital laboratory team in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. This full-time contract opportunity is ideal for candidates who are experienced in specimen collection, patient registration, laboratory support, and delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Perform accurate venipuncture and capillary specimen collection for patients of all ages.

• Verify patient identity using established patient identification protocols.

• Label, process, accession, centrifuge, aliquot, and prepare specimens for testing or transport.

• Utilize Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and EPIC EMR for order processing, specimen tracking, and documentation.

• Register patients and accurately enter demographic and insurance information.

• Review laboratory orders, resolve discrepancies, and communicate with physicians, nurses, and reference laboratories when clarification is needed.

• Collect specialized specimens including blood cultures, throat swabs, MRSA swabs, urine specimens, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other laboratory collections as required.

• Perform glucose tolerance testing, hormone stimulation testing, research collections, and other timed specimen collections.

• Provide patient education regarding specimen collection procedures.

• Handle specimen packaging and transportation while maintaining specimen integrity.

• Notify laboratory personnel of STAT collections and maintain compliance with laboratory turnaround times.

• Perform limited waived testing in accordance with established laboratory procedures.

• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies and assist with stocking and ordering.

• Follow infection prevention, safety, and quality assurance standards.

• Assist with training and mentoring new laboratory staff as assigned.

• Support departmental operations and participate in process improvement initiatives.

• Completion of a phlebotomy training program preferred.

• Previous phlebotomy experience required.

• Phlebotomy certification preferred.

• Experience working in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and electronic medical records, preferably EPIC.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and customer service skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.

• 13-week contract assignment

• Full-time schedule with 40 guaranteed hours per week

• Holiday coverage required

• No state license required

• No bilingual requirement

• No on-call responsibilities

If you are an experienced Phlebotomist looking for a rewarding contract opportunity in a collaborative hospital environment, we encourage you to apply today.