Phlebotomist
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Job Location:
Wilmington, DE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Nemours is seeking a Phlebotomist (Dayshift 30 hrs/week) to join our Nemours Childrens Health team in Wilmington Delaware.
Pediatric skilled phlebotomist whos primary responsibility is to collect specimens (primarily blood specimens collected by venipuncture or capillary puncture). Must be available Monday through Friday 7:30am - 5:00pm for dayshift assignments as demanded by patient flow and staffing.
- Collects specimens primarily blood specimens on patients of all ages but primarily pediatric patients by venipuncture and capillary methods paying close attention to patient safety comfort and accuracy of information (e.g. specimen label) and acting courteously and professionally at all times. Patients may be newborns who require very careful attention and support; patients may also be complex patients with special needs. Attention must be paid to collecting specimens appropriate for the tests ordered by the clinician as well as to appropriate blood amounts especially taking into consideration the patients size condition and the need to minimize discomfort to the patient and family.
- Distributes specimens to correct laboratory section as assigned. Performs all associated paperwork or computer entry to complete specimen collection.
- Collects specimens on adults as assigned; i.e. hospital employees participants in research protocols or when associated with the care of hospital/practice patients.
- Uses information systems as required for patient and laboratory information.
- Accurately records information as assigned (e.g. completion of outside laboratory requisitions etc.)
- Courteously and professionally provides reception services e.g. telephone coverage meeting and greeting customers visitors employees etc. Follows hospital customer service guidelines.
- Picks up and delivers specimens reagents etc. as assigned.
- Maintains work area in a neat fashion including disinfecting equipment bench top etc. as required or assigned. Performs cleaning (e.g. of lab storage areas as assigned).
- Follows all laboratory and hospital safety policies infection control policies etc. Must be able to perform functions using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and barrier protection such as disposable gloves laboratory coats shields goggles etc. Must be able to use new safety protocols as assigned for example enhanced PPE.
Job Requirements
- High School Diploma required. Training in a Phlebotomy program required.
- Minimum of 1 year experience required.
- Pediatric phlebotomy experience preferred.
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Load & Unload
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
- FDA Regulations
- Mobile Devices
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Terminology
- Employment & Labor Law
- Patient Service Experience
- Venipuncture Experience
About Company
Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware an ... View more
