Down East Community Hospital is hiring: Phlebotomist in Calais

The Phlebotomist is primarily responsible for the collection of blood specimens - venous, capillary and arterial - from both inpatients and outpatients according to age-specific protocols. Phlebotomists are responsible for receiving patient specimens from the patient care units, ordering laboratory tests on outpatients, scheduling and performing therapeutic phlebotomies, and reporting critical patient results received from reference laboratories. They provide technical assistance to the Laboratory Technologist by assisting in the performance of CLIA-waived tests and clerical assistance by performing specimen labeling, handling, preservation, processing and/or preparation for transportation of specimens to reference laboratories as well as other clerical dutiesHigh School diploma required.Graduate of an accredited phlebotomy or medical assistant program desired.Phlebotomy certification with a National certifying agency, preferred.Hospital experience with a general knowledge of medical terminology, preferred.Must have excellent customer service skills. DECH Benefits:Competitive health insurance plan including:Bi-weekly premiums begin at $24.50 for single and $85.00 for family coverage25% discount on DECH and CCH medical servicesEmployer paid HRA fund toward deductiblesTeladoc- 24/7/365 telemedicine access to MD with no co-payment Employer paid life insurance401k retirement planGenerous time off planAdditional benefits availableDental insuranceVision insuranceDisability insurance- short and long-termLife InsuranceDECH and CCH are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunity.