What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist/Technical Lab Assistant position at Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics?
Description
Location Site: Lab
Department: SH Lab OP Phlebotomy
Position Type: Full Time
Start Time: 7:00
Pioneering healthcare since 1896, Salem Health is a top workplace offering market-leading pay where you can make a difference in the lives of those in the community where you live. Through incorporation of Lean driven principles, staff are able effect change in the organization to solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
As an employer of choice, we are devoted to assuring that we provide a safe, healthy, and patient-centric workplace, while keeping staff wellbeing and satisfaction top of mind.
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Your Role With Us:
As the Outpatient Phlebotomist you will utilize your phlebotomy experience and compassion for administering exceptional patient care to perform a variety of specimen collections for laboratory testing. These collections include: Venous (evacuated tube, syringe, butterfly), Arterial, and Skin puncture. In addition your testing may include, but not limited to: Blood gas tests, Coagulation tests, Chemistry tests, Hematology tests, and POC tests. You will float to Emergency Department, Inpatient, Pre-surgery, and Recovery to obtain these samples.
Core Functions:
- Obtain appropriate samples from patients for the specific tests ordered.
- Collect critical samples immediately and efficiently.
- Follow infection control procedure to ensure a safe work and patient environment.
- Follow prescribed safety techniques to maintain personal, co-worker and patient safety.
- Promote safe work practices.
- Deliver exceptional patient care for specimen draws.
- Corroborate with laboratory and non-laboratory teams to provide a positive patient experience.
- Participate in assigned quality assurance activities required to maintain the established standard of departmental performance.
- Perform Point of Care testing.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Total Rewards Offerings:
Salem Health's comprehensive benefits package prioritizes your mental and physical health, financial stability, family obligations and professional growth.
- Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
- Full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Basic and voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Live Well Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer contributions.
- Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual and holiday pay
- Onsite fitness center with 24/7 badge access
- Education assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer https://studentaid.gov/
- Food and drink discounts in the cafeteria.
- Impressive discounts offered by Nike, Adidas, Carhartt and others.
Background/Expertise:
- Minimum of high school diploma, GED or equivalent, required.
- Completion of an accredited phlebotomy program OR adequate draw/work experience creating eligibility to sit for a nationally recognized certification exam required.
- One (1) year phlebotomy experience OR successful completion of an accredited phlebotomy program.
- Minimum of two (2) years Specimen Management Lab Assistant experience at Salem Health Lab or two (2) years performing waived and moderately complex testing.
- Clinical rotation at Salem Hospital preferred.
- Minimum of (1) year of related experience in either a clinical, medical office, or research setting preferred.
- Experience in team process, quality management, and problem solving preferred.
- Experience with a Laboratory Information System preferred.
- National recognized Phlebotomy Certificate or agrees to obtain at individual’s own expense within six (6) months of hire date.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for applicants. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact my.recruiter@salemhealth.org
