Phlebotomy Technician II
At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. St. Joseph Medical Center has received numerous awards for its quality and clinical excellence. We believe that continuous quality of care and performance improvements are the foundation for preserving and enhancing healthcare delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Perform skin puncture or venipuncture on patients of all ages for the purpose of obtaining a blood specimen for analysis in the clinical laboratory.
- Perform computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties.
- Possess adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory.
- Demonstrate good communication skills and telephone etiquette in greeting patients and other visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
- Demonstrate proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients.
- Process microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens.
- Process specimens for referral to reference laboratories.
- Stock and order routine supplies.
- Maintain the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas.
- Process or load specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- 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.
- May work multi-departments for graveyard shift.
- May perform point of care testing after training and documented competency.
- Resolve staffing issues.
- Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.
- BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.