Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - St Vincent Medical Center
Lab Assistant - Phlebotomist - St Vincent Medical Center
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Work Shift:
Afternoons/Nights (United States of America)Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Lab Assistant performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy patient registration order entry result lookup and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen dropoffs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.
Essential Job Functions
Performs specimen collection procedures
Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids
Enters orders
Performs accessioning centrifuging and aliquoting of samples
Generates reports
Registers patients
Provides basic customer service
Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies
When staffed in Microbiology department culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed.
Phlebotomist duties may be needed.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Education
High School/GED (required)
Licensing
Phlebotomy certification (preferred)
Experience
1 year Phlebotomy experience preferred
Patient Population
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
x Neonates 04 weeks)
x Infant 112 months)
x Pediatrics 112 years)
x Adolescents 1317 years)
x Adults 1864 years)
x Geriatrics 65 years and older)
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
General office environment
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
May 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 interruptions
Other: intermittent exposure to fumes and odors
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Phlebotomy St. VincentIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all 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. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
