Phlebotomist I Laboratory OnCall
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Laboratory Mercy Hospital, Alegent Health
Work in Council Bluffs, Iowa
0.04 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Phlebotomist I Laboratory OnCall
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Phlebotomist I
Obtains blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique.
Correctly identifies patient per written protocol and properly labels specimens accurately and completely, while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test being performed.
Exercises judgment in determining work priority. Interacts with nursing units to ascertain critical priorities and verify discrepancies.
Disposes of contaminated lab supplies and handles all lab specimens regarding potential health hazards according to written procedures.
Receives laboratory specimens, orders tests, processes specimens using the centrifuge and distributes specimens to appropriate testing areas communicating special instructions.
Performs general duties as required: answering phones, monitoring the pneumatic tube, ordering and distributing supplies, cleaning work areas, taking refrigerator temperatures, printing and distributing results etc.
Experience
Required:
None.
Preferred:
Six months previous phlebotomy experience, science background, customer service experience.
Education/Licensure
Required:
None
Preferred:
High School diploma or GED.
Phlebotomy certification or completion of a phlebotomy course.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to use general clerical equipment, telephones, and computers is required.
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Phlebotomist I Laboratory OnCall
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Allied Health Services
Phlebotomist
Pathology/Laboratory Services
Posted 2009/10/28