Phlebotomist

About the Role

As a Phlebotomist at Lakeview Hospital, you will be an integral part of the Laboratory team, supporting various departments with compassionate, professional interactions and reliable testing. The role operates on a 7 on/7 off schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to the facility's mission, including meeting behavioral expectations (compassion, caring, confidentiality), providing excellence in health care delivery, supporting dignity of all persons (empowerment), and responsible stewardship of resources.
• Receive orders via telephone or requisition, enter requests into the computer, and travel to patient sites to obtain specimens.
• Prepare skin sites and perform venipuncture and skin punctures using aseptic techniques.
• Instruct patients on specimen collection methods and procedures and obtain specimens for culture and analysis.
• Label, record, and transport specimens to the laboratory for analysis.
• Follow guidelines to maintain safety for self, patients, visitors, and co-workers, adhering to OSHA standards, universal precautions, and bloodborne pathogen knowledge if classified as a category I or II employee.
• Collect blood samples and urine from patients for laboratory testing, including blood cultures.
• Register specimens and order tests in LIS, preparing and labeling samples for internal or external testing.
• Communicate lab test requests and results to appropriate staff, departments, and/or physicians.
• Collect and document urine drug screens requiring chain of custody.
• Assist with in-services or training as assigned.
• Assist with administrative duties within the laboratory.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification
• Minimum 6 months of phlebotomy experience or completion of a phlebotomy training program.
• Computer skills
• Filing/clerical skills
• Valid driver’s license
• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification (required within 30 days of hire)

Qualifications

• Previous health care experience
• Laboratory experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of aseptic methods (preferred)
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology (preferred)
• Good communication skills
• Excellent communication/people skills
• Analytical skills necessary to select the best site for obtaining blood and bacteriological specimens based on physicians' orders.
• Problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Does not pose a direct threat or risk to the safety and health of themselves and other employees.