Job Description
Job Title
Phlebotomist - ProMedica Lab - Full Time - Afternoon
Category
Laboratory
Organizational Unit
ProMedica -> ProMedica Memorial Hospital (MH) -> Memorial Hospital (C) -> Laboratory (7310)
Location
Fremont, OH 43420 US (Primary)
Job Description
Located in Fremont, Ohio, ProMedica Memorial Hospital has served the citizens of Sandusky County and the adjacent communities since 1918. In fact, our hospital was built with funds raised by members of our community on land donated by the family of former United States President, Rutherford B. Hayes.
Performs routine and special blood specimen collection for all age specific patients.
Compensation use only
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Collects products or specimens for basic procedures and may perform point-of-care testing
using proper techniques.
2. Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis. Assists in the care of the patient prior to,
during and after specimen collection.
3. Determines, from like samples, combinations of tests and the associated acceptable
minimum volumes. Knowledgeable of pre-analytic variables, which may affect specimen
analysis. Familiar with test synonyms and abbreviations, and cross-referencing tests to
specimen types.
4. Utilizes laboratory computer information system to include all work aides and shortcuts
within the system. Utilizes quality assurance data to enhance the services rendered by the
section. Recommends changes in procedures to address quality issues and provide
customer/patient satisfaction.
5. Performs and documents quality control procedures.
6. Acts as a resource and is a liaison between phlebotomy staff and Laboratory /Point of Care
Team.
7. Cross trained in defined core job functions and patient care departments.
8. Routinely perform difficult specimen collections, such as re-draws and misses.
9. Assists in the training of new associates or students.
10. As needed, performs all pre-analytic tasks associated with sample preparation including, but
not limited to, centrifugation, decanting, and specimen packaging.
11. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Complies with requirements of
accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory in-services and continuing
laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement. Maintains and
upgrades personal professional development.
12. Maintains appropriate par levels and organizes supplies and equipment in work areas as
assigned. Notifies appropriate associate when re-order levels are reached, and equipment
needs to be repaired.
13. Maintains protocols and procedures for excellent patient care and follows guidelines for
infection control management.
14. Demonstrates good teamwork. Willingly accepts adjustments to assignments and adapts
willingly to changes in workflow and processes. Provides excellent customer service
incorporating ProMedica's core values.
15. Performs other duties as directed or assigned.
Job Requirements
Education: High School diploma or equivalent
License/Certification/Experience: A diploma from an accredited phlebotomy training institute OR one year phlebotomy experience.
•Successful completion of an academic program which included substantial practical clinical
phlebotomy experience (i.e.: 3+ week clinical student rotation program in a hospital
setting).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Professional registration preferred [i.e., PBT(ASCP)]
•1 year experience in a high-volume phlebotomy environment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Personal Protective Equipment: Employee will follow policy and wear all PPE as recommended.
Physical Demands: Must be able to continuously move between hospital departments, and floors
while maintaining confidentiality on workstations. Must be able to understand directions and be
able to communicate and respond to inquiries between all levels of hospital staffing, patient care
and requires effective interpersonal skills. Must be able to tolerate exposure to disease bearing
specimens, blood, and body fluids, odorous chemicals, carcinogens, mutagens, low level radiation,
electrical hazards, and flammable liquids. Must be prepared to wear appropriate PPE and follow
PPE guidelines. Must be able to differentiate colors. Must be able to input and retrieve
information from computer. Must be able to move, push, lift or carry materials or equipment
weighing up to 50 lbs., up to 75% of the time. Must be able to stand for long periods of time,
potentially 100% of shift. Shifts for this position are 8 hours in length, covering the patient care
from 9:30pm - 6:00am.
ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Employee Exemption Type
Non-Exempt
Job Type
Full Time
Budgeted Hours / Pay Period
80
Shift Type
Afternoons
Shift Hours
Weekends
On-call Requirements
Additional Schedule Details
130pm-10pm ProMedica
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Weekend work,