What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist - Outpatient Courier position at Tower Health?
The Phlebotomist:
- Performs phlebotomy, point of care testing on multiple platforms and EKG tracings.
- Correctly identifies patients and handles patient registration.
- Maintains a working knowledge of both the laboratory and hospital information systems and tools.
- Provides dispatching or coordinating of collections and performs procedures in a standardized, accurate manner with knowledge of the parameters of acceptability and critical limits.
- Expected to perform other duties as required or assigned.
BENEFITS
- Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience
- Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more!
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program
Experience
- Phlebotomy training and/or experience required
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
- FIT Testing must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
- PA Drivers License (May vary based on department needs)
Required Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Service Orientation
- Strong Team Player
WHY READING HOSPITAL'S LABORATORY?
Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).
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Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.