Phlebotomist - Chambersburg Lab Services - Day/Evening/Nights

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of phlebotomy supervisor or designee, performs clerical, phlebotomy (all age/population groups), computer functions pertaining to ordering and collection, EKG, vitals, collection of blood specimens off site including nursing home patients, and other patient care duties in a patient care unit/area. 

• Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• 1.   Completes phlebotomy competency for all age/population groups.
• 2.   Completes phlebotomy quiz for policy/procedure and proper specimen containers/tubes.
• 3.   Completes Meditech computer competency.
• 4.   Completes specimen accession competency, if applicable.
• 5.   Attends departmental and hospital inservices and education programs without being constantly reminded.
• 6.   Pleasantly participates in orientation of new employees.  Makes them feel welcome and part of the team.
• 7.   Willingly helps all co-workers in completing work assignments.  Does not have to be told to check on other areas when there are sick calls.
• 8.   Performs phlebotomy duties to include performing venipunctures and processing specimens, assuring proper specimen handling.
• 9.   Responsible for performing clerical duties, including supply maintenance, patient short registrations and data entry as necessary.
• 10.   Performs EKGs (Summit Health).
• 11.   Performs vital signs as needed.
• 12.   Performs other patient care duties as assigned.
• 13.   Receives, reviews, performs and processes requisitions, specimens and other duties as assigned.
• 14.   Communicates with nursing regarding status of patient assignments such as patient not available, hard stick, etc.
• 15.   Demonstrates involvement in unit activities - team building.
• 16.   Assesses workload and performs in a manner which facilitates swift and continual movement of clients through the assigned work area.
• 17.   Reviews physician orders for tests.  Is able to order lab tests with minimal errors and arranges work to outpatient's established time frames and special requests.
• 18.   Supplies patients with the correct specimen containers and appropriate instructions.
• 19.   Follows hospital/laboratory policies and procedures for proper and correct identification of patients, correct technique and proper labeling of specimens.
• 20.   Uses established policies/procedures for collecting blood/non blood specimens and disposes of contaminated supplies and material following hospital/laboratory guidelines.
• 21.   Restocks supplies in work area.
• 22.   Can independently perform assigned duties after orientation period.
• 23.   Understands and follows hospital fire and safety procedures; knows personal role in case of a fire.

Qualifications And Standards

Education:   Formal education and training:  Graduate of an accredited medical assistant program and/or graduate of an accredited phlebotomy program or the equivalent in relative experience; demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology required.   Informal or continuing education:  Continuing education required as necessary to stay current. 

Experience:   Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.  Proficiency in phlebotomy preferred; proficiency in EKG preferred; computer literacy and typing skills preferred. 

Certifications/Licensure: Maintains current CPR  certification. Must have valid driver's license in the current state of residence. Driving record must meet requirements established by WellSpan Risk Management. 

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits 
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts 
• Retirement savings plan 
• Paid time off (PTO) 
• Short-term disability 
• Education assistance 
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay 
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs 
• Caregiver support via Wellthy 
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy