Community Health System Wilkes Barre , PA 18701
Posted 1 week ago
Job Description
Phlebotomist - Laboratory, FT - Evenings
In order to give the best patient care, we must be at our best. That's why we're committed to providing a range of competitive benefits for your health, family, and future:
Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus of up to $30,000
Affordable, comprehensive medical plans with two tiers of services
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5K per year
Paid vacation and personal time
Flexible spending accounts
Life and Disability Insurance
401K plan with Employer match
Perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identify patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Ensure that all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomist code. Collect chain of custody urine drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just cause cases using proper collection procedures defined by client. Pick up samples from nursing units as required. Perform other related functions as assigned by the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program required.
One (1) year phlebotomy experience preferred. Public relations skills; verbal ability to communicate with patients; finger and manual dexterity to handle small equipment; finger sensitivity to locate veins.
BLS required and must be completed prior to end of orientation period, valid Pennsylvania Driver License required.
Community Health System