Phlebotomist Job at Amberwell Health in Hiawatha

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Overview

Phlebotomists are responsible for obtaining blood specimens and collecting nonblood specimens such as urine, sputum, and throat swabs for laboratory testing. Phlebotomists have a strong eye for detail, excellent interpersonal skills, proficient verbal and written English skills, and the ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Preparing patients before drawing blood
• Explaining blood draw procedures to patients and answering any questions about the process
• Verifying patient information and labeling blood samples properly
• Accurately updating patient information in the organization’s database
• Helping nervous or frightened patients remain calm during blood draws
• Processes specimens to prepare them for laboratory testing
• Prepares specimens for reference laboratory dispatch and testing
• Resolves ambiguous and/or unusual test orders by contacting the physician of the order, pathologist, nursing station, or reference laboratory
• Maintains compliance with laboratory and hospital policies and procedures, and safety practices
• Keeps work area neat and clean and restocks daily supplies

About Amberwell Health

Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.

Experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: None
• Preferred Experience: 1 year experience in a healthcare clinical setting

Education

• Required: High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Preferred: Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Certification

• Required: BLS
• Preferred: Phlebotomy Certification or Medical Assistant Certification

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care