What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomy Tech II position at Prime Healthcare Services?
Overview
As a member of Prime Healthcare, East Liverpool City Hospital is proud to be part of a system recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group! This prestigious honor is based on over 1.5 million comprehensive company reviews from more than 250,000 employees, highlighting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive work environment. Thank you to all our amazing employees for making this possible!
Now hiring a full-time Phlebotomy Tech! This is a variable shift position; must have open availability!
East Liverpool City Hospital is an award-winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 Emergency Department visits annually. East Liverpool's medical staff is comprised of more than 160 physicians with an additional 21 resident physicians completing their training in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the ONLY cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County. For more information, visit www.elch.org.
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Responsibilities
The Phlebotomy Technician Lead/Supervisor; 1) performs computer data entry, filing, telephone communication and other clerical duties, 2) possesses adequate knowledge of the terminology of tests ordered in the laboratory, 3) demonstrates proper phlebotomy technique and the use of equipment in collecting specimens from newborns to geriatric patients, 4) processes microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry and blood bank specimens, 5) processes specimens for referral to reference laboratories, 6) stocks and orders routine supplies, 7) maintains the cleanliness of storage areas, trays, centrifuges, refrigerators, freezers and work areas, 8) processes or loads specimens on automated laboratory instrumentation in accordance with established policy and procedures, 9) performs annual staff performance evaluations 10) provides staff training and orientation, 11) evaluates and ensures staff competency, 12) ensures staff compliance with all regulatory requirements, 13) develops and maintains policies and procedures appropriate to the department, 14) ensures staff compliance with all laboratory and hospital policies 15) provides for a safe work environment in evaluating and implementing PPE and other safety phlebotomy devices, 16) Actively participates in the collection and evaluation of QA data for the development of Performance Improvement initiatives, 17) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications
1. High School Diploma, or equivalent, required.2. BLS certification within 45 days of hire and maintained current, required. 3. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience, preferred.
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