Phlebotomy Tech

St. Joseph Medical Center CMS 5-Star Award winning hospital, is a faith-based, 310-bed facility providing a wide range of acute care and outpatient services. Key services include the St. Joseph Heart Institute, Senior Care Services, Senior Behavioral Health, Surgical Services and the Joint and Spine Institute. St. Joseph is a member of Prime Healthcare Services, one the nation's leading hospital systems. It is recognized by Truven Health Analytics as one of the "15 Top Health Systems" in the nation. We believe that continuous, quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery. St. Joseph Medical Center is a GREAT place to work!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

The Phlebotomy Technician II primarily performs skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory and is under the supervision of Laboratory Director / Manager / Supervisor.

Int this role, you will:

1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties,

2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory,

3) demonstrates good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner,

4) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients,

5) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens,

6) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories,

7) stocks and orders routine supplies,

8) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas,

9) processes or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures,

10) May be assist to Pick up samples at hospital/ OR, assist lab specialty in sorting out samples for analysis and put away samples, assist pathology, inventory, replenish supplies, order supplies, mail pick up/ delivery, faxing, answering phone, product deliveries, etc..

11) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
2. Minimum 1 year clinical laboratory experience preferred

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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