PHLEBOTOMIST

Job Opportunity

Positions Location: Lansing, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job: Following established procedures obtains blood specimens for clinical laboratory analysis for the patient population served by Sparrow Health System. Distributes specimens promptly to the laboratory, performs moderately complex point-of-care testing, and maintains clinical and professional competency.

Essential Duties:

• Verifies patient identity utilizing the established procedure.
• Performs phlebotomy services accurately and efficiently.
• Performs venipunctures, arterial punctures, blood cultures, micro collection technique (i.e., heel and finger punctures) according to policy.
• Monitors blood collection schedule for STAT, Timed, and Routine collection and prioritizes the workload.
• Utilizes SOFT lab to track and log specimens.
• Demonstrates a positive, professional image when interacting with patients, staff, students, and others in the hospital.
• Adheres to established policies for attendance, appearance, punctuality, and professional performance.
• Assumes personal responsibility for professional growth and development.
• Assists team leaders with quality improvement operations and direct patient care activities.
• Responds to patient needs and meets their expectations.
• Adheres to infection control policies for blood borne pathogens.
• Serves as a role model by always adhering to the ICARE values.
• Demonstrates knowledge and respects patient, service provider, organizational confidentiality and HIPAA security procedures and protocols.
• Follows established HIPAA privacy procedures and protects patient rights and confidentiality.

Job Requirements

General Requirements:

• Demonstrates knowledge and maintains and respects patient right to privacy by following the HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
• Adheres to ICARE values and standards of behavior (Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Role model behaviors that value the diversity of our caregivers, patients and customers and supports creating an environment that is inclusive, welcoming and respectful.
• Communicates with patients, families and customers using AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank).
• Works in a safe manner and promptly reports any hazards identified in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
• Adheres to policies and procedures designed to avoid, prevent and reduce the spread of communicable diseases.

Work Experience:

• See education requirements

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a formal phlebotomy education program/course OR Medical Assistant Program OR one-year experience as a phlebotomist OR completion of the Sparrow Laboratory Phlebotomy Trainee Program

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to read, follow directions, and perform procedures associated with specimen collection, handling, and processing.
• Strong "customer first" focus
• Ability to work well under highly stressful conditions
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, co-workers, and others
• Basic computer knowledge
• Demonstrates ability to use a keyboard as may be required to perform the essential duties of the job.
• Previous phlebotomy experience. Preferred.

University of Michigan Health Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Job Family: Patient Services/Nursing Support

Requirements:

• Shift: Variable
• Degree Type / Education Level: High School / GED
• Status: Match Any
• Facility: Sparrow Hospital
• Experience Level: Under 4 Years