Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

Responsible for the collection of blood samples from inpatients and the timely delivery of those specimens to the appropriate technical areas for analysis. Position requires an experienced, highly-skilled, pleasant technician who can work with a minimum of supervision.

Schedule: Per Diem/Pool. Weekend hours 3p-11:30p and evenings to cover shift vacancies as needed to avoid OT.

• Properly identifies patients by verbal confirmation and positive identification system.

• Properly identifies the inpatients using the hospital identification wristband and scanner

• Properly identifies and labels patient's specimens for Blood Bank testing using the positive patient identification system.

• Properly identifies patients and adequately performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures.

• Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures

• Clearly and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation

• Evaluates specimen adequacyReceives specimens in the computer and delivers them to the appropriate department

• Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for re-ordering supplies

• Deletes or cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason and colleague they spoke with.

• Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department and operates the pneumatic tubeAlways demonstrates proper telephone etiquette

• Consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answers questions, directs inquiries and takes messages

• Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needsIs responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks

• Collects TIMED and STAT tests within designated time period

• Maintains supplies, carts, workstations in a neat, clean and orderly manner

• Performs other related duties as required

Qualifications :

High School Diploma/Equivalent required

Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran