Lab Phlebotomist - Springfield, United States - Bon Secours Mercy Health

Description

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement.
Full Time Nights*36 Hours per week/ 12 HR Shifts
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of PositionThe Lab Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection.

They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, order entry, result look-up and report generation and specimen receiving and preparation.

They answer phones and forward appropriate problems to proper area.
Essential Job Functions

• Performs specimen collection procedures (nasal, oropharyngeal, venipuncture, etc.)
• Enters orders
• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting
• Generates reports
• Provides basic customer service
  Licensing/CertificationPhlebotomy Certification (preferred)
  EducationHigh School/GED (required)
  Work Experience1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)
  TrainingBasic phlebotomy training (preferred)
  SkillsActive ListeningAbility to discern the thinking of othersService OrientationVerbal and Written CommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceOrganizationTime ManagementCoordinationBasic computer skillsData entryCompassionSpecimen CollectionDraws bloodSample analysisPhlebotomy Collection Software
  Working ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*May have periods of constant interruptionsGeneral office environmentRequired to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditionsOther: Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors
• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much more*Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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