
PHLEBOTOMIST FLOAT-OUTREACH LAB SERVICES
- Terre Haute, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Part-time and Full-time schedules
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting day one.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 each year.
- Career Paths
- Success Sharing
- 403b Retirement Employer Match.
- Much More!
- Specimens are collected using approved blood collection devices and may be collected from veins or capillaries (finger and heel sticks).
- Specimens are collected from patients ranging in age from newborn to geriatric.
- Routine uncomplicated blood draws are to be completed in five minutes or less.
- Use sterile swabs to collect specimens for rapid bacterial and viral antigen tests.
- Instruct patients in the proper collection of urine specimens for random and timed urine testing.
- Use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to enter and record patient demographics, specimen collection and receipt, process specimens, order tests, print labels and forms, generate reports and transmit results as indicated or directed.
- Discuss Advanced Beneficiary Notice (ABN) with patients as it applies to their Medicare insurance coverage.
- Prepare and distribute specimens in a timely manner for in-house testing and for referral to reference laboratories according to laboratory policy and procedure. Preparation includes verification of specimen ID and labeling, centrifugation, pour off, storage, routing to other clinic laboratory locations, and packaging and shipping for transport to reference laboratories.
- Evaluate specimens collected and received for testing for discrepancies in specimen type and test ordered, collection, appearance, and handling. Reject those samples that are unacceptable according to established laboratory policy.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
- Veni-puncture experience required.
- Able to keep nervous patient calm and reassure anyone who is anxious or squeamish about the procedure.
- Knowledgeable of various techniques used to collect blood specimens and able to converse with patients to avoid any fear of procedures.
We encourage candidates to inquire further and engage in direct communication with Union Health for comprehensive salary details.As an EOE/AA employer, Union Hospital, Inc. will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.