MidCoast Health System
Phlebotomist Job at MidCoast Health System in Trinity
MidCoast Health System, Trinity, TX, United States, 75862
Department: Laboratory
Location: Trinity
POSITION SUMMARY
Laboratory phlebotomists are responsible for the collection of blood specimens for laboratory testing ; company drug screen collections; and all clerical duties associated with specimen collection and referral. Acknowledges and responds appropriately to the hospital's customer relations philosophy, including the five fundamentals of the AIDET program.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
High School graduate or equivalent
Experience
Phlebotomy Course helpful, experience preferred, will train in some instances.
Registered phlebotomist will be compensated by salary adjustment.
Physical Demands
Must be able to work from 4 to 16 hour shifts with a normal shift being 7-8 hours.
Will stand/walk 6 or more hours of normal shift; bend, squat, stoop, reach above shoulder level; push and pull equipment or supplies weighing up to 100 lbs and lift 40 pounds.Must be able to read and write the English language.Requires good manual dexterity.
Working Conditions
Exposed to loud noise, hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogens and patients with a variety of illnesses.
Work Schedule
Normal work schedule could be Monday through Friday with rotating weekends or seven on/seven off shift.Routine schedule will be specified at hire but may include any shift if the need arises to provided adequate coverage.
Reports To
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Phlebotomy Technical Supervisor
Director of Laboratory Services
Location: Trinity
POSITION SUMMARY
Laboratory phlebotomists are responsible for the collection of blood specimens for laboratory testing ; company drug screen collections; and all clerical duties associated with specimen collection and referral. Acknowledges and responds appropriately to the hospital's customer relations philosophy, including the five fundamentals of the AIDET program.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Demonstrates ability to efficiently and correctly procure patient blood and urine samples.
- Demonstrates ability to efficiently and correctly perform clerical duties as required.
- Demonstrates familiarity with all hospital and departmental safety standards.
- Demonstrates patient centered/patient valued behaviors.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill in meeting age and/or handicapped patient's needs.
- Demonstrates personal and professional attributes.
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education
High School graduate or equivalent
Experience
Phlebotomy Course helpful, experience preferred, will train in some instances.
Registered phlebotomist will be compensated by salary adjustment.
Physical Demands
Must be able to work from 4 to 16 hour shifts with a normal shift being 7-8 hours.
Will stand/walk 6 or more hours of normal shift; bend, squat, stoop, reach above shoulder level; push and pull equipment or supplies weighing up to 100 lbs and lift 40 pounds.Must be able to read and write the English language.Requires good manual dexterity.
Working Conditions
Exposed to loud noise, hazardous materials, bloodborne pathogens and patients with a variety of illnesses.
Work Schedule
Normal work schedule could be Monday through Friday with rotating weekends or seven on/seven off shift.Routine schedule will be specified at hire but may include any shift if the need arises to provided adequate coverage.
Reports To
Phlebotomy Coordinator
Phlebotomy Technical Supervisor
Director of Laboratory Services