Pediatric Phlebotomist (Full-Time)

Pediatric Phlebotomist (Full-Time) (Finance) Nemours is seeking a Phlebotomist (Full-Time), to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware. Pediatric skilled phlebotomist whose primary responsibility is to collect specimens (primarily blood specimens, collected by venipuncture or capillary puncture). Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30am -5:00pm, no weekends. Days to be determined based on scheduling needs Collects specimens - primarily blood specimens - on patients of all ages, but primarily pediatric patients, by venipuncture and capillary methods, paying close attention to patient safety, comfort and accuracy of information (e.g., specimen label), and acting courteously and professionally at all times. Patients may be newborns who require very careful attention and support; patients may also be complex patients with special needs. Attention must be paid to collecting specimens appropriate for the tests ordered by the clinician, as well as to appropriate blood amounts, especially, taking into consideration the patient's size, condition and the need to minimize discomfort to the patient and family. Distributes specimens to correct laboratory section as assigned. Performs all associated paperwork or computer entry to complete specimen collection. Collects specimens on adults as assigned; i.e., hospital employees, participants in research protocols or when associated with the care of hospital/practice patients. Uses information systems as required for patient and laboratory information. Accurately records information as assigned (e.g., completion of outside laboratory requisitions, etc.) Courteously and professionally provides "reception" services, e.g., telephone coverage, meeting and greeting customers, visitors, employees, etc. Follows hospital customer service guidelines. Picks up and delivers specimens, reagents, etc., as assigned. Maintains work area in a neat fashion, including disinfecting equipment, bench top, etc. as required or assigned. Performs cleaning (e.g., of lab, storage areas, as assigned). Follows all laboratory and hospital safety policies, infection control policies, etc. Must be able to perform functions using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and barrier protection, such as disposable gloves, laboratory coats, shields, goggles, etc. Must be able to use new safety protocols as assigned, for example, enhanced PPE. Job Requirements High School Diploma required. Training in a Phlebotomy program required. Minimum of 1 year experience required. Pediatric phlebotomy experience preferred. About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships. Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive. Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued. Learn more at Nemours.org . #J-18808-Ljbffr Nemours in