Phlebotomist Lab Assistant Full time Float

Job Summary
Works under the supervision of lead, supervisor, senior staff, and/or clinicians within Pathology or Laboratory. Consistently create an exceptional experience with each contact, via inbound and outbound calls, online chat, email, etc. Adheres to established procedure and quality guidelines in support of Patient Access Services Center performance indicators, as well as Corporate values and codes of excellence.
Essential Functions

• Greets and communicates in a manner consistent with caring and respect and dealing with confidentiality. Answers telephone, takes messages, welcomes visitors and provides / relays information in a manner consistent with hospitality standards.
• Serves as a resource to patients, lab clients, and SH team members regarding specimen requirements and processing.
• Processes orders, performs computer order entry and other related activities per standard, which may include registering clients, contacting providers for issue resolution, entering charges for services, performing and resulting tests.
• May utilize standard venipuncture techniques to collect appropriate blood specimens by adhering to correct collection and transport protocol including positive patient identification
• May receive incoming specimens, checks for proper labeling and routes to appropriate location.
• Follows all Spectrum Health procedures and policies. May be required to serve at multiple SH locations during a given shift (Site dependent)
• Follow all lab safety procedures to minimize risk to self and others; reports gaps and escalates as necessary
• Committed to the continuous improvement of the patient experience which includes patient safety, quality of care and excellent service. Adhere to the organization's published values.

Qualifications

• Required High School Diploma or equivalent and graduate of a Phlebotomy training program (based on specific Spectrum Health entity and department as appropriate) preferred.
• Preferred Associate's Degree Healthcare related field
• 1 year of relevant experience Dealing with the public, preferably in the medical or customer service field Preferred
• LIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan SHGR Outpatient Phlebotomy, St. Joseph Outpatient Phlebotomy, and Lab Client Services
  required
• CRT-Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Healthcareer Association preferred

Physical Demands

• Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
• Sitting: Frequently
• Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Forward Bend - Standing: Occasionally
• Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
• Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
• Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
• Driving: Occasionally
• Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
• Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
• Handling: Occasionally
• Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
• Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
• Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
• Visual Acuity ¹
  [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom
• Color Vision (Ishihara) Test
  [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Primary Location
SITE - Pennock Hospital - 1009 W Green St - Hastings
Department Name
Lab - Pennock
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Variable (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
Variable
Days Worked
Variable
Weekend Frequency
Variable weekends
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