What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at UP Health System - Portage?
At UP Health System - Portage, providing an excellent patient experience is at the heart of everything we do. This includes not only providing the highest quality patient care but offering exemplary customer service by creating an environment that puts our patients at ease. We accomplish this by embodying a patient-centric culture while supporting positivity and the growth of our employees both professionally and personally.
An exciting opportunity for a Phlebotomist is now available. We are seeking an energetic, team-oriented individual to perform phlebotomy procedures such as drawing blood samples by venipuncture, fingerstick, or a heel stick; performing limited waived testing on specimens; and assisting with clerical duties of the department. You will be asked to provide outstanding customer service to your patients throughout the day, with each patient requiring differing needs or services.
Required Skills:
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels; both internal and external.
Position Requirements:
High school Diploma or Equivalent Required
Previous Phlebotomy Experience or Training Preferred
Basic Life Support (BLS) Required (Available Upon Hire)
Annual Influenza Vaccination or Declination Required
Position Details:
0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
Variable Shifts
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
