Phlebotomist I

Phlebotomist I is responsible for accurate collection and handling of patient laboratory specimens for diagnostic testing according to established best practice in a manner that enhances patient and caregiver engagement.

As a Phlebotomist I, you will accurately collect patient specimens for diagnostic testing while working in a professional medical environment. This position functions as part of a dynamic and engaging team with a workload that ranges from fast-paced hospital settings and high/low volume clinics.

Key responsibilities:

• Perform specimen collection using various techniques such as venipuncture, capillary puncture, PIVO, and throat swab collections.
• Collect specimens from patients of various acuities, including newborns, patients in intensive care, and all other areas of the hospital.
• Adhere to and enforce standards for laboratory compliance and safety regulations.
• Communicate procedures and instructions with patients and family members and demonstrate empathy during every interaction.
• Develop skills such as patient registration, participation in CODE response teams, training and mentoring new staff, specimen processing, and participation in special projects.
• Maintain organisational skills, navigate multiple computer systems, work well as a member of a team, and maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Take on-call shifts and participate in holiday rotations, according to department or facility needs.

Requirements:

• BLS Required
• High School Diploma or equivalent, Preferred.
• Six months of phlebotomy experience, phlebotomy training or national certification as approved by manager/supervisor. Preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Expected to lift and utilise full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.

Benefits: We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.