Phlebotomist - Full-time

pstrongemspan style="font-size:16pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"PHLEBOTOMIST/span/em/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"FLSA: emNON/em- emEXEMPT /em /span/strong/p pstrongspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Duties/Responsibilities:/span/strong/p ul liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Perform phlebotomy (both venous and capillary) on patients of all ages, including adults, children, and infants, providing accurate and efficient collection while minimizing discomfort./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Assess patient conditions and identify appropriate sites for blood collection based on patient anatomy and safety protocols./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Label and prepare specimens accurately for in-house testing and shipment to reference labs, ensuring all samples are properly identified and documented./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Enter data and accession specimens for reference laboratories, maintaining organized records that comply with privacy regulations./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Perform approved waived testing as per Clinical Nursing Policies, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Report abnormal results to the ordering provider and, when receiving verbal results from reference labs, read back results to confirm accuracy before notifying the provider./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Maintain proper documentation for laboratory logs, following policy N-180, and ensure filing of reports and reconciliation is completed accurately and timely./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Ensure that laboratory department beginning and end of day duties comply with SCHC policies and procedures./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Report any faulty equipment, abnormal results, or tests that were not performed to the appropriate personnel promptly./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Operate and maintain phlebotomy equipment, ensuring all tools are sterile and functioning properly. Report any equipment malfunctions, supply shortages, or increased usage trends to the appropriate personnel./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Greet patients warmly, explain procedures clearly, and address any questions or concerns to ensure a positive experience./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Assist patients with any forms or documentation required during the blood collection process./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, physicians, and laboratory personnel, to ensure effective patient care and communication./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Assist in the training of new laboratory personnel and students, sharing knowledge of best practices and protocols in phlebotomy and specimen handling./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Participate in quality assurance (QA) activities, tracking and recording statistical data related to blood collection and laboratory performance./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers./span/em/li /ul br / pstrongspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Required Skills/Abilities: /span/strong/p ul liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Excellent verbal and written communication skills. /span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Strong analytical and problem-solving skills./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Ability to use office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and related software./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Familiar with most commonly used with ICD 10 and CPT codes. /span/em/li /ul br / pstrongspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Education and Experience:/span/strong/p ul liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"High School Diploma or equivalent is required. /span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Phlebotomist certification or diploma is required /span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"BLS is required within three months of hire and maintain in current status./span/em/li /ul br / pstrongspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Physical Requirements: /span/strong/p ul liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Ability to stand for long durations while performing and consulting with patients./span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25-50 pounds (e.g., assisting patients, handling equipment, or supplies). /span/em/li liemspan style="font-size:12pt;line-height:120%;font-family:'Calibri Light', sans-serif;"Must be able to travel to various center locations as required. /span/em/li /ul