Phlebotomist I - Weekend Only at Tower Health in West Reading, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Overview



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 2021, the lab performed 4.2 million tests (including 72,892 Anatomical Pathology tests, 189,392 SARS-COV2 tests, and 157,315 inpatient phlebotomy draws). The department consists of over 190 medical laboratory professionals. Reading's lab offers opportunities for advancement and continued career growth (including career advancement ladders for Phlebotomists and Lab Assistants).



Responsibilities



A Phlebotomist is responsible for performing phlebotomy, point of care testing on multiple platforms and EKG tracings. In addition, incumbents are expected to correctly identify patients, handle patient registration, maintain a working knowledge of both the laboratory and hospital information systems and tools, provide dispatching or coordinating of collections and perform procedures in a standardized, accurate manner with knowledge of the parameters of acceptability and critical limits.. Phlebotomists are expected to perform other duties as required or assigned.



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

• Phlebotomy training and/or experience required

• BLS Certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire date


• FIT Testing must be obtained within 60 days of hire date

• Excellent Communications Skills


• Excellent Interpersonal Skills


• General Clerical Skills


• Multitasking