Phlebotomist at Lifepoint Health

Wytheville, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Venipuncture, Specimen Collection, Patient Identification, Order Review, Specimen Labeling, Chain-of-Custody, Breath Alcohol Testing, Inventory Management, Performance Improvement, BLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Phlebotomist- PRN Your experience matters, Wythe County Community Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Phlebotomist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. How you’ll contribute: A Phlebotomist who excels in this role: * Review providers’ orders, quick-register patients when needed, and place appropriate lab orders per the provider’s requisition. * Verify patient identity using two patient identifiers prior to collection. * Obtain blood specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick per policy; collect urine, throat, and nasal specimens as ordered. * Label specimens with at least two identifiers plus date/time and collector initials; ensure specimen integrity and proper handling. * Perform chain-of-custody urine drug screen collections and breath alcohol testing per policy. * Coordinate therapeutic drug-monitoring collections in collaboration with nursing to align dose and draw time. * Resolve unusual or unclear test orders by contacting the ordering provider, pathologist, nursing station, or reference lab; elevate unresolved items to the supervisor. * Process and route specimens to the correct internal lab departments or reference laboratories according to policy. * Maintain par levels of collection supplies; complete weekly departmental inventories. * Participate in performance improvement activities and required education; perform other duties as assigned. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: * Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage —tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more. * Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a high school diploma- preferred. Additional requirements include: * BLS required * Previous experience preferred * Phlebotomy certification preferred More about Wythe County Community Hospital WCCH is a 100-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Wythe County community for over 53 years. We are proud to be recognized by Joint Commissions Gold Seal of Approval, Leapfrog Safety Grade A and a National Quality Leader by LifePoint Health. EEOC Statement Wythe County Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. WCCH is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country. We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.

Responsibilities

The Phlebotomist will review provider orders, register patients, verify identity, and obtain various biological specimens via venipuncture, finger stick, or heel stick according to policy. Responsibilities also include accurately labeling specimens, performing chain-of-custody collections, coordinating therapeutic drug monitoring draws, resolving unclear orders, and processing/routing specimens correctly.