Phlebotomist-3

Job Opportunity at Silver Cross Hospital

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We're known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It's the way you want to be treated.

Position Summary

Performs phlebotomy and clerical support services duties for the efficient operations of the laboratory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs venipuncture and capillary draws on patients of all ages
• Works on inpatient units and emergency department
• Prioritizes draws appropriately to meet turnaround time goals
• Opportunity to cross-train in registration and specimen processing
• Works collaboratively with medical technologists and nursing staff to ensure lab orders are completed timely
• Utilizes handheld order management equipment
• Adheres to standards of proper patient identification in the collection of laboratory specimens
• Performs point of care testing and breath alcohol testing if competent as required
• Collects, receives and delivers specimens to laboratory departments in a timely manner
• Prepares specimens for analysis, loads automated instruments
• Handles phone calls received on handheld phones or in the laboratory front office
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the standards of conduct

Required Qualifications

Education and Training:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification, American Society Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or eligible. Must obtain ASCP certification within 6 months of hire

Work Shift Details:

Days, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Department: SCMG CREST HILL