Phlebotomist

Phlebotomist I

The Phlebotomist I provides high-quality phlebotomy and laboratory service by ensuring optimal support of laboratory testing activities through timely, accurate specimen collection and preparation. The Phlebotomist I interacts with customers/patients in a friendly, courteous, professional, and appropriate manner to provide high-quality and safe care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complies with all Health First, Health First Laboratory policies and procedures, along with all pertinent federal and state accreditation agency requirements.
• Complies with policies, procedures, processes in the collection and processing of patient specimens and provision of patient services, including offsite phlebotomy services as applicable.
• Meets goals and shows commitment to continuous improvement of performance metrics developed to provide quality patient care.
• Assures valid patient results as evidenced by zero patient or sample identification errors in the pre-analytical and post-analytical phases of laboratory procedures per evaluation period.
• Demonstrates the appropriate skill sets as determined by Competency Assessments.
• Performs basic computer skills pertinent to job performance.
• Meets departmental staffing demands (i.e., holidays, weekends, coverage for illness and/or emergencies, reduced operations, increased workload) per department expectations and demonstrates effective time management.
• Complies with the Health First I-Care values and demonstrates effective communication with coworkers and management to include proper escalation when necessary.
• Performs Point of Care Testing (POC) on the lab menu at the assigned site, correctly and in a timely manner, if applicable.
• Participate in Proficiency Testing as determined by state regulations, if applicable.
• Assists with the performance of lab registration, insurance eligibilities, authorizations, and payments, if applicable.
• Additional duties as assigned by laboratory administration.

Work Experience:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent OR Proof of graduation from a Phlebotomy Training Program provided within 90 days of start date.
• Work Experience: None
• Licensure: None
• Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintained.
• Work Experience in Lieu of Training Program: One (1) year of venipuncture experience.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong computer skills, excellent customer service skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification: Medical certificates including phlebotomy training.

Physical Requirements:

• Majority of time involves sitting or standing; occasional walking, bending, and stooping.
• Long periods of computer time or at workstation.
• Light work that may include lifting or moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.
• May be exposed to inside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting and/or low to moderate noise.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

About Health First:

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift Times: Variable

Paygrade: PG-PG-26