Organization
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
Location WILKES BARRE, PA (Wilkes-Barre General Hospital)
Department Laboratory - Clinical
Field Laboratory
Full Time
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Perform venipunctures, heel sticks, and finger sticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identify patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Ensure that all information from the blood collection of specimens is entered into the laboratory computer system including time drawn, time received, and proper phlebotomist code. Collect chain-of-custody urine drug screens for pre-employment, post-accident, and just-cause cases using proper collection procedures defined by the client. Pick up samples from nursing units as required. Perform other related functions as assigned by the Phlebotomy Supervisor.
Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program is required.
One (1) year of phlebotomy experience preferred. Public relations skills; verbal ability to communicate with patients; finger and manual dexterity to handle small equipment; finger sensitivity to locate veins.
BLS is required and must be completed prior to the end of the orientation period, a valid Pennsylvania Driver License is required.