What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomy Trainer position at Licking Memorial Hospital?
POINT OF CARE TECHNICIAN
LABORATORY
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Responsibilities:
- Train new phlebotomists hired into the Laboratory
- Continuing education for Lab phlebotomists
- Assign new employees with mentor
- Check outdates on supplies
- Assist with scheduling for the department
- Audit employee phlebotomy baskets for monthly cleaning compliance
- Audit phlebotomy area and employee baskets for expired phlebotomy tubes
Requirements:
- Minimum requirement, high school diploma or GED.
- Work requires a high school level of knowledge and the ability to understand laboratory tests offered and the types of specimens required for these tests.
- Must be able to pass the National Certification for Phlebotomists Test within two years of being employed. Continued employment is contingent upon this requirement.
- Maintains compliance with safety equipment following OSHA regulations.
- Maintains certification in CPR.
- Knowledge, skill and ability to provide care for neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
