What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at CommonSpirit Health?
As our Phlebotomist at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston, you will perform blood collection and specimen processing. Assist with clerical duties as requested. Maintain laboratory collection turnaround time, and performs specimen processing.
CHI Williston Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital you will be exposed to the emergency department acute care (Med/Surg) swing bed surgery outpatient treatment and so much more! CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
Responsibilities
- Practices positive patient identification at all times, in all job functions.
- Practices HumanKindness and courtesy with all patient and co-worker interactions.
- Compliance with isolation and hand sanitization procedures.
- Follows blood collection procedures, performs venous and capillary punctures on all age groups of inpatient and outpatient populations. Utilizes appropriate collection techniques to obtain quality samples and adheres to appropriate volume requirements.
- Performs Blood Bank collections. Follows written collection and Blood Bank banding procedures. Demonstrates accuracy and good penmanship. Adheres to specimen requirements.
- Maintains order and cleanliness of phlebotomy trays, stations and storage rooms.
- Maintains laboratory turnaround time, prioritizes work activities. Organizes draw requests to assure efficiency and turnaround time requirements are met.
- Specimen processing/intake and distribution to testing areas of the laboratory.
- Uses good judgment when problem solving and requests help when needed.
- Takes responsibility for the department workflow, assists all members of the team to maintain department workflow and efficiency. Creates an atmosphere by manner, work and deed that fosters teamwork and collaboration.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma required
Preferred Licensure and Certifications
- Phlebotomy Certificate preferred
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
- Attention to detail and ability to organize
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
