Job Description
Job Description
Phlebotomist – Lititz, PA 17543
Job Status : Direct Hire as an employee of Company – NOT a temporary job
Work Schedule & Compensation
- Full-time, full benefits
- Daylight shift
- Salary for new hires : up to $20.00 per hour, to start – candidates will be placed in the appropriate salary rate based on experience and education
- Promotional growth through dedicated career ladders is expected
- Based on performance, established employees can earn additional pay up to $28.00 per hour (pay raises are based on work performance, career development, and occur incrementally, over time).
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Below are some of the perks that focus on you, as the employee :
Caregiving support for childcare / elderly family membersPaid time off up to 5 weeksStudent Loan Refinancing / forgivenessMedical, Dental, Vision and other coveragesUp to 8% retirement savings matchUp to $6,000 per year in Tuition Assistance to you and your immediate familyAdoption Assistance, Pet Insurance and Retail Perks & DiscountsOngoing learningAccelerated Career PathFlexible work arrangements7 holidays per yearPTO buy back and selling excess, when eligibleJob Description
Phlebotomists are responsible accurately performing phlebotomy and specimen collection of inpatients and / or outpatients. Samples collected by the phlebotomist are used for laboratory test procedures that are essential in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Phlebotomists may also perform computer, courier, and clerical functions that are essential to laboratory operations. Phlebotomists works in conjunction with and under the supervision of the Medical Technologists.
We’re looking for Phlebotomists with a MINIMUM of 6 months experience performing phlebotomy required AND current certification from an accredited Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program required in addition to the requirements below :
Minimum Requirements :
High School Diploma or equivalentCertification : Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent is requiredCompletion of a phlebotomy and / or medical assisting program from an accredited programProficiency in medical terminologyGeneral knowledge of computer software is essential.Laboratory information systems experienceJob Responsibilities :
Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionallyRespond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.Follow proper patient identification procedures, procures appropriate blood specimens by venipuncture, heelstick and fingerstick.Instructs patients on the collection procedures for laboratory specimens and may collect samples other than blood.Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment recognizing priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.Specimen collection may be performed at off-site locations. Transports specimens from on- and off-site collection areas to the appropriate section of the laboratory following established safety procedures.Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, including hand hygiene techniques and proper isolation precautions., compliance and personnel policies.Perform related clerical duties, and utilize various computer functions to accurately enter demographic information into the information system(s), enters test orders, receives, cancels, charges, and credits tests, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample identity.Trains and orients new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.Inform technical staff, supervisory personnel and / or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.May also perform arterial puncture following strict collection and post collection guidelines.Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.