Senior Phlebotomist - Inpatient at Tower Health

West Reading, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Identification, Phlebotomy, Sweat Chloride Testing, Arterial Blood Collection, Point Of Care Testing, EKG Tracings, Patient Registration, Scheduling, Workload Recording, Problem Solving, Training, Evaluation, Computer Skills, Customer Service, Delegation, Leadership

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary The Senior Phlebotomist: Works independently, organizing work for the department. Manages tasks assigned by the Supervisor such as scheduling, workload recording, or problem solving and acts in the best interest of the department. Is viewed as a mentor to the other phlebotomists in the department. Is proficient in some or all of the following: patient identification, phlebotomy, sweat chloride testing, arterial blood collection, point of care testing on multiple platforms, EKG tracings, patient registration. Documents proficiency of other department personnel. Takes a lead role in training. Participates in or provides input for the evaluation process of personnel and teaming activities. BENEFITS Generous time off, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay, ensuring financial flexibility and convenience Employee Assistance Program, Retirement Savings Program, Life Insurance, and more! #READ Qualifications Education Requirements Post High School Diploma Program - OR - combination of relevant education & experience may be considered in lieu of Post High School Diploma Program Certification and Licensure If role requires the use of a hospital owned vehicle, a valid driver's license with appropriate driving record is required. ASCP or CAP accredited equivalent eligible BLS Certification Required Skills Collaborative Skills Computer Skills to include use and navigation Customer Service Skills Delegation Skills Detail Oriented Epic Proficiency Excellent Communications Skills Excellent Interpersonal Skills General Clerical Skills Good Reasoning Skills Leadership Skills Listening Skills Medical Terminology Microsoft Office Applications Multitasking Organizational Skills Problem Solving Skills Service Orientation Strategic Thinking Strong Team Player WHY READING HOSPITAL'S LABORATORY? Reading Hospital's Laboratory is CAP accredited offering specialized testing, lab automation, and state of the art equipment. The lab offers cross training opportunities and the opportunity to be part of cross-function process improvement teams. In Fiscal Year 2023, the lab performed 8.5 million tests (including Chemistry, Cytology, Flow Cytometry, Hematology, Coagulation, Histology, Microbiology, Point of Care Testing, Transfusion Services and Urinalysis), 122,751 Anatomical Pathology tests, and 404,139 combined inpatient & outpatient phlebotomy draws. The department consists of over 200 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants). Discover why our hospital is a great place to work—take a virtual tour of our facility here: Reading Hospital Virtual Tour Overview Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.

Responsibilities

The Senior Phlebotomist works independently, organizing departmental work, managing tasks like scheduling and workload recording, and serving as a mentor to other phlebotomists. This role involves proficiency in various procedures such as phlebotomy, arterial blood collection, and point-of-care testing, while also taking a lead role in training and personnel evaluation input.