Job Description:
- Performs venous, capillary, urine drug screen, swab collection, or other specimen collection.
- Ensures quality collection of specimens including appropriate sample container, sample volume, collection priority, and sample identification.
- Resolves unusual test orders by following up with care giver, reference lab, pathology, or referring to lab leadership when appropriate.
- Receives specimens, assesses priority, assures appropriate specimen identification and type, and processes hospital-registered and outreach patients.
- Centrifuges, aliquots, and distributes samples to appropriate testing areas, including loading samples onto various analyzers.
- Prepares samples for off-site testing, including assessing appropriate sample type, container, and temperature, and completes related paperwork and documentation.
- Packages samples for courier transport to off-site testing locations.
- Participates in new associate and student training and orientation.
- Actively participates in shift-to-shift communication to ensure continuity of laboratory operations and patient care.
- Handles and resolves customer inquiries and complaints regarding laboratory results, test requirements, and other laboratory information.
- Maintains inter- and intra-department relations through appropriate communication, teamwork, and cooperation.
- Performs waived and moderate complexity testing as defined by guidelines under the supervision of laboratory management.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education:
- High School Grad or Equivalent [Required]
- Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
Work Experience:
- Phlebotomy work experience
Field of Study:
- Completion of a phlebotomy program
Licenses and Certifications:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
- Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off from Day One
- 403-B Retirement Plan
- 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Career Development
- Whole Person Well-being Resources
- Mental Health Resources and Support
- Pet Benefits
Pay Range:
$19.38 - $31.01
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.