Phlebotomist I

• Verifies positive patient identification to ensure patient safety
• Assesses patient reactions to specimen procurement
• Performs Venipuncture and collects other specimens from newborn, pediatric, and adult patients according to established protocol
• Obtains specimens according to priority and scheduled draw times
• Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing
• Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests
• Answers and screens telephone calls
• Assists with inventory and maintains supplies and/or equipment
• Accepts specimens from a variety of internal and external customers
• Receives and sorts specimens
• Responds to additional specimen procurement requests via pager or other means
• Orders and verifies test requests
• Documents appropriate information for quality assurance/improvement according to established protocol
• Reviews various pending and management reports
• Generates and distributes reports
• Provides assistance in support of Billing and other business functions
• Instructs employees and students in phlebotomy and data entry

• High School Graduate
• Basic computer skills including experience using computer software applications
• Keyboarding and typing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good listening skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated customer service skills to interface effectively with physicians, patients, visitors, and other healthcare employees
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend the majority of the workday
• Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner

No experience required

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program