Phlebotomist

Day shift: Full-time - 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM during the week and 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM every other weekend. Night Shift: PRN - 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM with every other weekend rotation. Location Location: Macon, GA We are seeking Phlebotomists who have strong technical and communication skills. In this role, you’ll perform blood collections, ensure specimens are accurately identified and prepared, and work alongside a dedicated healthcare team. Schedule Details/Additional Information Day shift: Full-time - 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM during the week and 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM every other weekend. Night Shift: PRN - 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM with every other weekend rotation. Pay Range $19.80 - $31.20 Benefits Eligible Yes Hours Per Week 40 We'd Love To Hear From Candidates With Previous phlebotomy/venipuncture experience or recent phlebotomy graduates with training in a clinical setting. Excellent patient-care and communication skills Strong attention to detail Dependability and teamwork Comfortable working with the adult and geriatric patient populations. Experience with pediatric and newborn patients are a plus. Relevant phlebotomy certification, when applicable Major Responsibilities Collects and/or processes patient blood obtained by venipuncture and/or capillary puncture in a timely and accurate fashion. Use of vacutainer tube, butterflies, syringes, and needle for drawing blood. Use of micro lancets and capillary pipettes in obtaining blood specimens by heel stick. Performs Positive Patient identification by verifying the patient’s name and date of birth against lab orders and accurately record it onto the specimen. Determines proper container type. Promptly draws and delivers blood specimens to the appropriate laboratory department. Provides phone support for patient care areas in a polite and supportive manner. Maintains competency with hospital and laboratory information systems as needed to perform job duties. Trains new teammates and/or students in the department including any standard work processes applicable to the work area. Always wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as appropriate while working with patient specimens. Actively participates in staff meetings, projects and/or performance improvement activities in the department. Adheres to regulatory requirements and to standard operating procedures. Completes annual system, facility and department requirements as assigned. Is accountable for work, behavioral expectations, teamwork, and reliability. Reports to supervisor any problems, which might adversely affect his/her ability to perform duties. Other duties as assigned. Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required Must be eligible for certification as a phlebotomist. Education Required Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate. Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting. Experience Required Completion of approved phlebotomy training course, or 6 months phlebotomy experience in hospital or other patient care setting. 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