Laboratory Technician-Phlebotomy, AFSCME, Part Time, First Job at UC Health in C

Laboratory Technician-Phlebotomy, AFSCME, Part Time, First

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UC Health is hiring a part-time Lab Technician for the phlebotomy department for first shift at University of Cincinnati Medical Center.

Location

Cincinnati, OH, United States

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and formal phlebotomy training program / externship.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy certification preferred.
• Knowledge of specimen requirements; familiarity with laboratory terminology, turnaround times, and the ability to read and comprehend written information.
• Keyboarding skills and ability to perform in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to provide effective customer service in accordance with hospital RITE values.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture, skin puncture, or other special collection technique.
• Follow proper patient identification protocols and established blood collection protocols.
• Access specimens into Laboratory Information System (LIS) ensuring demographic information is accurate and complete.
• Prioritize workload to ensure specimen collection and transport to the laboratory is completed in a timely manner.
• Clean and stock phlebotomy cart/tray and workstation at end of shift.
• Deliver specimens to the various testing departments and ensure all specimens are accounted for at the end of shift.
• Communicate the status of uncompleted collections and monitor Mobile Care Phlebotomy System.
• Provide excellent customer service and answer phone inquiries demonstrating RITE values.
• Perform safety and quality checks: centrifugation, aliquoting, stabilizing for transport, measuring volume, and assessing adequacy of specimens for testing.
• Train associates/students in phlebotomy/processing tasks and complete all mandatory competencies and training modules.
• Participate in staffing meetings and follow all department and hospital policies and procedures.

UC Health is an EEO employer.