Phlebotomist (Relief, Days) - Abington

Job Details The Phlebotomist is responsible for obtaining patients’ blood specimens through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick as appropriate for the performance of requested tests. The Phlebotomist uses appropriate equipment and complies with phlebotomy policies and procedures, including proper techniques, patient identification, biohazard precautions, and timing and fasting requirements. Essential Functions Interacts with co‑workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values. Performs phlebotomy and ensures accurate collection of requested tests from patient through venipuncture, fingerstick or heelstick. Maintains positive patient identification during specimen collection. Communicates to nursing personnel or physician office regarding patient identification, fasting requirements or other related factors. Transmits any patient refusal of blood draws to nursing and uses hospital resources when language barriers exist. Reviews all requisitions for missing information and follows up with facility or provider if unable to obtain all information required for test performance. Checks appropriate collection, sorting, and storage areas to ensure specimens are not missed, and may transport/distribute specimens to the laboratory as needed. Monitors information in Collection List and Unreceived Specimen Report, completing the Collection List with accurate time of collection and phlebotomist code. Cleans and stocks work area and assists with maintenance of supplies, following all safety and laboratory dress code policies. Performs other lab‑related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Experience: 1-3 years prior experience preferred. Certain laboratory locations may require phlebotomy training that includes a minimum of 100 hours of rotation within an inpatient hospital setting/physician office (and usually 150 successful sticks). Phlebotomy certification preferred. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Abington Memorial Hospital Primary Location Address 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America EEO Statement Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status. Benefits Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full‑time and part‑time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jefferson Health