Inpatient Phlebotomist

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Working in a single assigned area, the Phlebotomist I provides specimen collection, registration and processing services to patients in the main hospital, outpatient lab draw stations, and mental health and skilled nursing facilities at off-site locations and clinics. High volume work, 50% of duties involve computer utilization with targets to meet. Provides clerical support to the Pathology Department and other duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum High school diploma.

Preferred Phlebotomy Training or Phlebotomy Technical School.

Credentials/Licensure

Minimum Valid Michigan driver’s license.

Preferred ASCP certification for Phlebotomy (must obtain certification within one year of hire).

Related Experience

Preferred Six months phlebotomy experience in a health care setting.

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Strong interpersonal and clerical skill. Minimum of 40 wpm.

Preferred Computer skills and word processing abilities.

Computer Competency

Familiarity with standard desktop and windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions. Ability will be assessed during the hiring process through Human Resources.

Physical/Mental

Minimum: Sitting for long periods of time (frequently); mobile; bending, stooping and reaching above head and lifting and carrying as part of daily responsibilities (occasionally). Keyboard, repetitive tasks of typing and phone use (frequently).

Provides excellent customer service (i.e. patient, physicians, clients, associates, etc.) using AIDET techniques; responds to STAT requests immediately.

Performs venipuncture collections on patients ranging from pediatric to geriatric. Specimen processing for testing.

Arranges an efficient collection route for offsite draws in regard to miles and time, while being sensitive to time constraints of tests being drawn.

Efficiently uses all information systems (Chartmaxx, PowerChart, MCL, Health Quest, etc.) to create electronic medical records.

Verifies insurance coverage.

Makes independent decisions and adapts to non-routine situations.

Correctly identifies patients and accurately enters patient encounter demographics.

Collects throat cultures and blood specimens appropriately and gives clear instructions for patient urine/stool collection.

Properly processes all specimen types in a timely and accurate manner.

Operates multiline phone in a professional, accurate and efficient manner.

Dispatches and monitors courier pick-up and delivery.

Keeps work area clean, neat and organized so that procedures are performed in an accurate, timely manner and at the end of shift communicates to next shift.

Completes day-to-day clerical duties to include (but not limited to) filing, sorting mail, answering phones, and filling office supply orders.

Participates in process improvement and LEAN initiatives, identifying waste and troubleshooting problem through to resolution.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran