Phlebotomist I (PRN) - Surgery

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary

Provides basic blood drawing procedures or experienced skill in capillary and venipuncture blood collection on patients in a patient unit, outpatient area, or laboratory environment under direct or moderate supervision.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Draws blood on patients within Children’s and Barnes Hospitals by venipuncture or capillary sticks.

• Applies sweat tests at supervisor’s discretion.

• Transports specimens.

• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or Phlebotomy coordinator.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires protective devices.
• Direct patient setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
• Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.
• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an educational program in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistance.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Blood Specimen Collection, Communication, Phlebotomy, Physician Communications, Relating to Others, Safety Procedures, Service Oriented, Working with Children

Grade

C04-H

Salary Range

$16.75 - $22.70 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

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EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.