Lab Phlebotomist Core Laboratory - Berkeley Hospital

Lab Phlebotomist

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20

Work Shift: Other (United States of America)

Location: Berkeley Hospital

Hours: Every Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm and every other Saturday & Sunday, flexible 4:00am - noon

*Prefer accessioning experience and outpatient experience a plus.

Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position: The Lab Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and other specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, order entry, result look-up and report generation and specimen receiving and preparation. They answer phones and forward appropriate problems to proper area.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs specimen collection procedures (nasal, oropharyngeal, venipuncture, etc.)
• Enters orders
• Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting
• Generates reports
• Provides basic customer service

Licensing/Certification: Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

Education: High School/GED (required)

Work Experience: 1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)

Training: Basic phlebotomy training (preferred)

Skills:

• Active Listening
• Ability to discern the thinking of others
• Service Orientation
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service
• Organization
• Time Management
• Coordination
• Basic computer skills
• Data entry
• Compassion
• Specimen Collection
• Draws blood
• Sample analysis
• Phlebotomy Collection Software

Working Conditions:

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
• May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
• May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• May have periods of constant interruptions
• General office environment
• Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions
• Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
• Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 1-33%
• Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
• Crawling 0%
• Climbing 0%
• Balance 1-33%
• Bending 67-100%
• Sitting 34-66%
• Walking 67-100%
• Standing 67-100%
• Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Perform shift work, Maneuver weight of patients, Hear alarms/telephone/audio recorder, Reach above shoulder, Repetitive arm/hand movements, Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far, Acuity - near, Depth perception, Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents, Exposure to moving mechanical parts, Exposure to dust/fumes, Exposure to potential electrical shock, Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy, Exposure to high pitched noises, Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population: Neonates (0-4 weeks), Infant (1-12 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescents (13-17 years), Adults (18-64 years), Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.