Mercy Health System
Full Time Phlebotomist - Day Shift
Mercy Health System, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States, 53546
Overview:
Draws blood from patients, processes specimens and performs administrative duties as required. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.Responsibilities:Position OverviewIn this position, you will be accurately identifying patient information, collecting blood samples, processing samples, and working within our Hospital LIS system as defined by Mercys Policies & Procedures.This position requires the ability to multi-task, display strong positive intra and interdepartmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail.
In addition to assisting the laboratory staff with collecting and testing of quality samples, additional
Key Responsibilities
will be:Proficiently collect other samples as indicated including throat swabs, MRSA swabs, urine samples, heel sticks, finger sticks, blood cultures and blood bank specimens.Assure specimen integrity by using aseptic technique and following appropriate procedures.Provides patient instruction in the collection and handling of personally collected specimens.Possess the ability to assess patient response to procedure and interact with the patient at a level that is understandable and comfortable for the patient.Performs specialized sample collections including breath alcohol testing, random urine drug and Glucose Tolerance Testing.Maintain a well-rounded competency of all specimen collection procedures within the laboratory.Position RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent. Prior phlebotomy experience desired.Experience as a Paramedic, EMT, CNA and/or MA helpful.
Draws blood from patients, processes specimens and performs administrative duties as required. Work at other Mercy facilities performing the same functions, as required. Work alternate shifts, weekends and holidays as needed to adequately provide services. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.Responsibilities:Position OverviewIn this position, you will be accurately identifying patient information, collecting blood samples, processing samples, and working within our Hospital LIS system as defined by Mercys Policies & Procedures.This position requires the ability to multi-task, display strong positive intra and interdepartmental communication, problem solving, and a strong attention to detail.
In addition to assisting the laboratory staff with collecting and testing of quality samples, additional
Key Responsibilities
will be:Proficiently collect other samples as indicated including throat swabs, MRSA swabs, urine samples, heel sticks, finger sticks, blood cultures and blood bank specimens.Assure specimen integrity by using aseptic technique and following appropriate procedures.Provides patient instruction in the collection and handling of personally collected specimens.Possess the ability to assess patient response to procedure and interact with the patient at a level that is understandable and comfortable for the patient.Performs specialized sample collections including breath alcohol testing, random urine drug and Glucose Tolerance Testing.Maintain a well-rounded competency of all specimen collection procedures within the laboratory.Position RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent. Prior phlebotomy experience desired.Experience as a Paramedic, EMT, CNA and/or MA helpful.