Part-Time Phlebotomist - Flexible Shifts & Lab Support

Provides clerical and phlebotomy support for the clinic and hospital laboratory.

Schedule:

• 0.5FTE (20 hours)
• Variable Shifts and Hours

Compensation:

• $21.20/hr +DOE
• Shift Differentials
• Part-Time Benefits Package

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Obtains blood samples by using appropriate venipuncture and/or capillary puncture techniques.
• Labels samples accurately and completely.
• Instructs patients in the proper collection of urine samples.
• Collects samples for Urine Drug testing. Complies with the Department of Transportation guidelines.
• Collects throat and nasopharyngeal samples.
• Processes and accessions samples according to established policies and procedures.
• Processes paperwork for routing samples to the appropriate reference lab.
• Monitors blood collection supply and sample processing supply inventory.
• Distributes lab reports to the appropriate areas.
• Faxes and mails lab reports as needed.
• Answers the phone and transfers calls to the appropriate department.
• Maintains clean, organized work environment.
• Displays professional attributes including but not limited to, punctuality, professional demeanor and presentation; cooperation with peers, other healthcare workers and patients.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends 90% of laboratory staff meetings.
• Annual completion of all required educational competencies.
• Attending all mandatory in-service classes.
• Other duties, as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES:

• Supports and models individual behavior consistent with the Standards of Excellence and the mission, vision and values of Livingston Healthcare.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service by:
  • Building effective working relationships and treating others with respect.
  • Interacting with customers (patients, co-workers and visitors) in a warm and friendly way.
  • Taking immediate action to meet customers’ needs or request.
  • Attentive to each customer concern.
• Demonstrates and encourages an ethic of open and effective communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
• Adheres to Livingston HealthCare’s Code of Conduct and Livingston HealthCare and departmental compliance policies.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements which may be inherent in the position.

QUALIFICATIONS (Required):

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy certification and/or a minimum of 6 months of phlebotomy experience.
• Ability to treat all information as confidential.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Detail oriented.
• Positive attitude and flexibility during routine work day.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Well groomed, tactful, patient, pleasant and customer focused.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts and weekend rotations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Prior laboratory or health care experience preferred.