Phlebotomist III - Per Diem

Hourly Pay Range: $20.29 - $29.42 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: • Position: Phlebotomist III - Per Diem • Location: Northwest Community Hospital • Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem • Hours: Mon-Thurs-7am-8pm, Fridays- 7am-5pm, Sat 7am-5pm. • Required Travel: Yes What you will do: • Proficiently performs accurate venipuncture and capillary specimen collection for all inpatients and outpatients for all age groups. • Correctly identifies patients before specimen collection and labels all specimens accurately before leaving patient bedside using the Rover device when appropriate • May be responsible for collection of body fluid or other samples including, nasal and throat swabs, and breath samples. • Prepares and assists in the processing of blood and body fluid samples per established guidelines. • Assist in the orientation and training of phlebotomy staff and students. • Applies skills and experience to identify and address problems as they arise and notifies lead/supervisory personnel as needed. • Assists with inventory management duties as assigned. • Ensures that all customer requests for Laboratory services are addressed in a timely and appropriate manner. • Provides phone coverage and understands the importance of professional appearance and behavior in conducting oneself in a customer-oriented manner in accordance with the hospital’s mission. • Serves as a resource to other Phlebotomists and team members and assists in training. • Practices appropriate Standard Precautions as described in Infection Control and Prevention Activities. Adheres to all other departmental and hospital safety standards in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment. • Maintains records such as logs, workload records, and requisitions in a neat and organized manner. What you will need: • Education: The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of four years of high school or the equivalent. • Certification: Certification in approved school of phlebotomy is highly desirable. CPR-BLS from the AHA required. • Experience: A minimum of 3 years phlebotomy experience in a hospital setting; including experience working with all age groups of patients and performing various age-related testing procedures.