Mercy Health
PM shift Inpatient Phlebotomy
Mercy Health, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61103
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: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.
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: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.