Phlebotomist

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range:
$18.94 - $23.68

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Position Overview

Provides support to various lab sections through performance of accurately obtaining blood samples via venipuncture and capillary collection with regard to collection policies and procedures and concern for the patient's emotional status. Performs clerical duties, computer system tasks, supply maintenance, and other duties as required. Performs phlebotomy for hospital inpatients, outpatients, and offsite facilities. Follows established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: One year of related experience preferred.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and Skills: Strong interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.

Special Training: Training in Phlebotomy including practical as well as classroom training. Basic computer skills

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to perform venipuncture, capillary blood collection and some specimen processing functions.

Usual Workday:8 Hours

• Utilizes technical skills and abilities to perform accurate venipuncture and capillary blood collection, as well as accurately handle and process specimens.
• Adheres to and follow all laboratory procedures and practices for venipuncture, specimen collection and handling. Properly identifies patient, labels and records all test tubes accurately.
• Corrects identification and utilization of proper tubes, containers, transport media, and proper storage requirements for specimens and collection tubes.
• Understands collection requirements for special or referral testing, prepares specimens, ensures integrity and correctness of samples, and arranges for dispatch of specimens.
• Corrects identification and correct priority for collection process.
• Performs thoroughly all clerical duties as needed, including but not limited to patient reception, report mailing.
• Performs supply inventory with emphasis on expiration dates and advises the supervisor of supply/equipment needs.
• Performs appropriate computer system application techniques to input and retrieve patient information, query test results, print reports, input orders.
• Assists in phlebotomy training of other employees and students as needed.
• Responds to STAT orders immediately.
• Observes emotional and physical state of patient for any adverse reactions to phlebotomy.
• Practices proper infection control techniques and appropriate. Keeps test tray and working area in a sanitary condition.
• Performs other duties as required.

Frequent physical demands include:

Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell , Talk or Hear

Continuous physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead

Lifting Floor to Waist 50 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 50 lbs.

Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Accurate Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits - Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits - Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.


The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.