Independence Health System is hiring: PHLEBOTOMIST in Unity Township

Job Summary

Phlebotomist at Independence Health System performs venous and capillary phlebotomy, collects specimens for inpatient and outpatient laboratory testing, and accurately enters, verifies and processes orders and results.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous or capillary phlebotomy while following standard precautions and department protocols.
• Accurately place laboratory orders and track specimen turnaround in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Verify patient and specimen identification using two identifiers.
• Maintain specimen collection quality, including minimal redraws and acceptable blood culture contamination rates.
• Assist or perform additional specimen procurement techniques as required.
• Collect urine drug screen, alcohol, nasal and throat swab specimens following established protocols.
• Process laboratory orders, document specimen receipt and assess specimen appropriateness.
• Respond to pages within an acceptable timeframe and prioritize requests.
• Interact effectively with healthcare providers, co‑workers and patients to support quality laboratory services.
• Acknowledge and execute additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
• Completion of Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant Training Program or six months experience performing phlebotomy preferred.
• Knowledge of coding, basic math and payer/insurance benefits preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and general office equipment preferred.
• Medical terminology, specimen knowledge and laboratory information system experience preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a healthcare setting.

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Position Type & Hours

• Scheduled based on operational need (rotating shifts, standby, on‑call, etc.).
• Travel may be expected locally between system locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. They prohibit discrimination of any type and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or genetic information. They will comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Physical Demands

Tasks require frequent standing, walking, and the use of hand & arm coordination. Lifting up to 10 lb. is occasionally required. Work is performed in a controlled clinical environment with mandatory PPE (goggles, face shield, mask) as per CDC guidelines.

Disclaimer

This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties. Duties may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.