Phlebotomist - Mercy Medical Center : Job Details

Overview:

Position requires travel between Mercy's Ellicott City & Glen Burnie offices.

Safely collect blood samples via venipunctures, heel-sticks and finger sticks; Responsible for quality of blood samples; Verify patient identification; Assure safety and comfort of patient by following established standards; Adhere to Customer Service Excellence.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Education and Work Experience:
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Passed an accreditated course including clinical experience or have 1 year of continuous phlebotomy experience

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Certification Requirements:
• Phlebotomy Certification preferred

• Age Specific Care Provided For:
• Neo-natal
• Pediatrics
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Geriatrics

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Meditech (if applicable to position)
  • Epic (if applicable to position)
  • Performance Manager/NetLearning
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to utilize one or more of the following:
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to work independently and possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate and deal tactfully with other personnel, visitors, patients, physicians, customers, and the general public.
• Must be flexible, have personal integrity, and the ability to function effectively as a team with other employees.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions.

• Other Requirements:
• Must possess skills in patient and customer relations, computer literacy.
• Must be able to perform venipuncture and processing of lab samples for in-house and reference laboratory testing.
• Operate simple medical laboratory equipment i.e. centrifuge.