Hospital Phlebotomist, Full-Time

Collect, identify, label, process, and transport blood specimens while following proper patient identification, infection control, and safety procedures. Provide professional and compassionate care to patients of varying ages and health conditions.

Collect blood samples from patients.

Practice proper patient identification, especially when working on hospital floors.

Decipher the best method for drawing blood depending on the specific patient.

Centrifuge blood samples in accordance with applicable state regulations and requirements.

Work with a large number of patients varying in age and health status.

Practice infection control and Personal Protective Equipment standards.

Complete extensive standardized training and demonstrate competency to perform each job function and commit to perform only those tasks for which documented training has been completed.

Provide instruction and training as requested following designation of Preceptor/Instructor status.

Must possess a certification and registration as a Phlebotomy Technician from one of the following certifying agencies: the American Society of Clinical Pathology (PBT-ASCP), the American Medical Technologists (RPT-AMT), American Certification Agency (CPT- ACA), American Medical Certification Association (PTC-AMCA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCPT-NCCT/MMCI), or National Health career Association (CPT-NHA).

Previous experience performing venipuncture and specimen collection.

Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures.

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

Work is performed primarily in a clinical laboratory setting with exposure to biological specimens, chemicals, reagents, laboratory equipment, and biological waste. Position requires frequent interaction with laboratory personnel and adherence to established safety, quality control, and infection control procedures.

Position requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and repetitive use of hands for handling tissue specimens, laboratory instruments, and equipment. Employee may be required to lift and carry laboratory supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds. Position requires close visual attention and fine motor skills when embedding and sectioning tissue and operating laboratory equipment. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Vacation & Sick Leave, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Leave of Absence.

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.