What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Trinity Health MI?
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Department: Inpatient Phlebotomy
Location: Chelsea Hospital
Status: Full time, 40 hours a week
Shift: Primary day shift with 7am start time, 8 hour shifts. Afternoon shift on weekends with 1pm start.
Performs phlebotomy, specimen receipt, processing, specimen distribution, computer order entry and/or requisition completion, and other pre-analytical tasks as required. Tracks specimens through appropriate computer functions when available, to ensure that all specimens are routed accurately and in a timely manner. Assures complete and accurate patient samples, patient demographics, and diagnosis codes are provided, and submits to the laboratory for testing.
Required Qualifications:
Education
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.
Full time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Job Title: Phlebotomist
Department: Inpatient Phlebotomy
Location: Chelsea Hospital
Status: Full time, 40 hours a week
Shift: Primary day shift with 7am start time, 8 hour shifts. Afternoon shift on weekends with 1pm start.
Performs phlebotomy, specimen receipt, processing, specimen distribution, computer order entry and/or requisition completion, and other pre-analytical tasks as required. Tracks specimens through appropriate computer functions when available, to ensure that all specimens are routed accurately and in a timely manner. Assures complete and accurate patient samples, patient demographics, and diagnosis codes are provided, and submits to the laboratory for testing.
Required Qualifications:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of phlebotomy, medical assistant or patient care technician training.
- Previous phlebotomy experience preferred if formal training and certification as a phlebotomist is not obtained.
- *Experience is highly preferred
- Performs successful sample collection to include venipuncture blood draw, capillary puncture, infant heel sticks, and urine collection utilizing proper patient identification and customer service skills.
- Understands laboratory requisitions and how to locate missing or incomplete information.
- Completes specimen handling and processing including centrifugation of vacutainer and aliquoting/pouring over of specimens. Aliquots and adjusts pH of 24-hour urine specimens as required by location.
- Follows test cancellation policy and completes follow-up tasks as needed. Locates specimens for add-on testing.
- Maintains minimum supply levels and maintains cleanliness of workstation and of the section.
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.