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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.This position is represented by a collective bargaining unit.SummaryThe Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist performs phlebotomy and specimen collection. They use Lab Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS) to conduct functions related to phlebotomy, patient registration, order entry, result look-up and report generation. They process specimens for diagnostic testing and referral testing and sort specimen drop-offs according to insurance. They ensure accurate registration of specimens as needed.Essential Job Functions Performs specimen collection procedures Processes and sends out specimen and body fluids Enters orders Performs accessioning, centrifuging, and aliquoting of samples Generates reports Registers patients Provides basic customer service Maintains inventory levels and stocks supplies When staffed in Microbiology department, culture setup of microbiology samples and gram stain preparation. Performs the MST (Micro Setup Time) as needed. Phlebotomist duties may be needed.Licensing/CertificationPhlebotomy Certification (preferred)EducationHigh School/GED (required)Work Experience1 year phlebotomy experience (preferred)TrainingBasic phlebotomy training (preferred)SkillsActive ListeningAbility to discern the thinking of othersService OrientationVerbal and Written CommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer ServiceCoordinationOrganizationTime ManagementBasic computer skills and data entryCompassionSpecimen CollectionDraws bloodSample analysisPhlebotomy Collection SoftwareWorking ConditionsPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occurMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuseMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lightsMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluidsMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materialsMay have periods of constant interruptionsGeneral office environmentOther: Intermittent exposure to fumes and odors
Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plansPrescription drug coverageFlexible spending accountsLife insurance w/AD&DEmployer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligiblePaid time offEducational AssistanceAnd much moreBenefits offerings vary according to employment statusAll 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 Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com