What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist - Inpatient position at Tower Health?
Available Inpatient Phlebotomy Positions:
Weekend Only: Day Shift Weekend Role. One Weekend Per Pay Period - 5AM-1:30PM or 4AM-12:30PM
- Performs phlebotomy, point of care testing on multiple platforms and EKG tracings.
- Correctly identifies patients, handles patient registration.
- Maintains a working knowledge of both the laboratory and hospital information systems and tools.
- Provides dispatching or coordinating of collections and performs procedures in a standardized, accurate manner with knowledge of the parameters of acceptability and critical limits.
- Expected to perform other duties as required or assigned.
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Qualifications
Education Requirements
- Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program
Experience
- Phlebotomy training and/or experience required
Certification and Licensure
- BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
- FIT Testing must be obtained within 60 days of hire date
- PA Drivers License
Required Skills
- Collaborative Skills
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- General Clerical Skills
- Good Reasoning Skills
- Listening Skills
- Multitasking
- Organizational Skills
- Service Orientation
- Strong Team Player
Overview
Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2021, the lab performed 4.2 million tests (including 72,892 Anatomical Pathology tests, 189,392 SARS-COV2 tests, and 157,315 inpatient phlebotomy draws). The department consists of over 190 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).
