Phlebotomist - Lourdes Hospital - Mercy Health : Job Details

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:Days/Afternoons (United States of America)Mercy HealthAbout UsAs a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.Job Summary:The Laboratory Department is looking for a Phlebotomist to join our growing team. The Phlebotomist is responsible for drawing quality blood samples from patients, preparing those specimens for lab testing, and completing clerical duties in a timely manner to maintain the department efficiently. Responsibilities will include order entry, result look-up, report generation, and answering internal/external calls in a friendly and helpful manner.Essential Functions:* Provides excellent customer service skills by greeting patients and the community in a respectful manner* Collects all specimens according to established procedures from patients and ensures that they are properly processed* Identifying patients accurately and matching the patient's identity with the correct service is critical for patient safety* Responsible for data entry and processing of specimen by labeling, centrifuging, splitting, and freezing specimens as requested by test orders* Performs departmental-related clerical duties such as checking inventory, stock supplies, and answer phones as needed* Must possess the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems promptly* Other duties as assignedEducation:* High School Degree or GEDLicensure/Certification:* Phlebotomist Certification preferred but not requiredExperience:* One-year phlebotomy experience preferred but not required* Customer service in a retail or service environment preferredSkills & Abilities:* Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment* Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner* Position requires travel to off-site locationsMercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:* Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans* Prescription drug coverage* Flexible spending accounts* Life insurance w/AD&D* Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible* Paid time off* Educational Assistance* And much more* Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.Department:Blood Bank - LourdesIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health- Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected].