Phlebotomist Job at CommonSpirit Health in London

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Job Summary / Purpose

Performs blood collection and specimen processing. Assists with clerical duties as requested. Maintains laboratory collection turnaround time. Performs specimen processing.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
• Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions. Establishes and maintains good communication within the department and with other hospital departments.
• Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
• Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
• Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.
• Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.
• Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities. Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.
• Assists with phlebotomy training under the direction of the supervisor and/or coordinator.
• Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.
• Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
• Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma/GED

Required Licensure And Certifications
Other states not required

All States
BLS-CPR within 90 days

Preferred Certification
Phlebotomy certificate

Preferred Experience
3 months phlebotomy in an acute care facility

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Training
Excellent customer service and time management skills

Where You\'ll Work

Welcome to Saint Joseph London, a 150-bed regional hospital founded in 1926. Located on a 52 acre healing environment, Saint Joseph London offers private patient rooms that overlook a small lake and healing garden and has been recognized as a Best Place to Work in Kentucky for five years in a row (2020-2024).

CHI Health Saint Joseph is part of CommonSpirit Health, a non-profit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. With approximately 175,000 team members and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. Our commitment to serve the common good is delivered through the dedicated work of thousands of physicians, advanced practice clinicians, nurses, and staff; through clinical excellence delivered across a system of 140 hospitals and more than 2,200 care centers serving 24 states.

Pay Range

$15.00 - $20.63 /hour

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Science and Health Care Provider

Industries

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Hospitals and Health Care
• Medical Practices

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