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The Phlebotomist works under the general supervision of the Lab Preanalytical Manager and serves as an integral member of the Laboratory department. The Phlebotomist is responsible for the collection, ordering and submission of samples for analysis, while assuming responsibility for the preparation, safety and comfort of patients during the procedure. The phlebotomist is expected to possess strong communication skills, critical thinking and the ability to interact with multiple members of the healthcare delivery team. Basic computer skills is required to access computer resources in the Hospital Information System and the Laboratory Information System. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her area.

Job Type: Part time, days/evenings

Shift Length: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2pm-7pm

Wage Range: $15.91-$22.28

Weekend Requirements: Every third weekend

Education Requirements:

-High school diploma/GED, or higher education

- Valid State of Michigan drivers license

- BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association

Sample Collection & Integrity:

Utilizing standard venipuncture techniques, appropriate blood specimens are collected and integrity maintained by correct collection protocol.
Performs specialized blood collection tests such as blood cultures, adhering to defined protocol with no deviations.
Adheres to strict standards when labeling blood specimens/non-blood specimens and provides the required information as well as ensuring adequate patient identification with each patient encounter.
Follows all defined policies and procedures for universal blood and body fluid precautions and Infection Control practices.
Maintains appropriate professionalism at all times explaining blood collection to patients while ensuring patient rights, safety, privacy, confidentiality and "customer relations" philosophy.
Performs Urine Drug Screen and COC collection, Blood Alcohol, and H. Pylori Breath test according to defined protocol.

Workflow & Assigned Duties:

Manage patient workload.
Demonstrates competence with Laboratory Information System.
Processes specimens ensuring proper identification and monitoring specimen integrity for testing. This includes specimen sorting, computer receipt/changing orders, centrifugation, and specimen aliquoting.