Phlebotomist Certified - 2nd Shift

Phlebotomist Certified - 2nd Shift at Ohio County Healthcare

The Certified Phlebotomist job description reflects the general details considered necessary to fulfill the essential job functions and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements inherent in this position. Other specific job related knowledge and skills may be required.

• Phlebotomy experience in all areas (geriatric, pediatric, neonate, routine, heel sticks, finger sticks); certification preferred.
• Collection of urine/blood drug screens – chain of custody.
• Prefer certification in DOT collections.
• Computer skills are required.
• Responsible for daily routine duties in lab as outlined below; must be flexible for scheduling purposes.
• Responsible for assuring that services are provided in a manner that is consistent with Ohio County Hospital policies and procedures and the purpose, vision, and values.
• Must be neat, clean, and professional in appearance.
• Exhibit positive human relations.
• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen collection, handling, processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Will perform only those waived tests that are approved by the Lab Director and commensurate with the person’s education, training or experience and technical abilities.
• Adhere to the laboratory’s quality control policies and document all quality control activities performed.
• Must be capable of identifying problems with specimen collection that may adversely affect test results and either correct the problem immediately or notify supervisor.
• Must maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain specimen collection area and equipment and collection trays in a clean orderly manner.
• Contribute to the efficient operations of the laboratory.
• Required to travel off site to collect lab specimens on occasion.
• Responsible for data entry of specimens into the hospital computer system.
• Required to collect urine and blood drug screens.

• Keeps Laboratory Manager or Supervisor informed on matters which are of importance to the well‑being of the Laboratory Department (safety, morale, work methods, equipment, procedures, staffing, transfers, etc.).
• Expected staff to attend 75% of the department staff meetings throughout the year as well as initial and date staff meeting minutes.
• Must attend 100% of mandatory meetings unless approved by Manager/Supervisor in advance.
• Attends 100% mandatory hospital and department in‑services. If not, must obtain information covered.
• Regularly reviews posted memos, notes, and in‑services and signs forms promptly.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA, always protecting patient privacy.
• Establish a good rapport with physicians, physician offices, other hospital departments and has a good working relationship with laboratory co‑workers.
• Informs director of actual or anticipated problems to include staffing, performance, or patient‑related concerns.
• Listens attentively and requests clarification and/or feedback as indicated.
• Supervises laboratory students.
• If requested, will perform supervising and other reasonable management duties in absence of Manager/supervisor.
• Will communicate any competency or proficiency needs to the department manager and take the initiative to obtain additional training on days off if needed.
• Exhibits the positive human relations skills of cooperation, dependability, courtesy, tactfulness, enthusiasm, and overall good attitude (follows hospital’s attendance/punctuality policy).
• Keeps the number of personal calls to a minimum and short.
• Frequently accesses email to stay up to date on information within the organization and provides a way of communication between staff members.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification or obtains within six months of hire strongly recommended.
• Preferred certification in phlebotomy.
• Preferred phlebotomy experience 1–2 years in all areas (geriatric, pediatric, neonate, routine heel sticks, finger sticks).
• Preferred collection of urine/blood drug screens – chain of custody.
• Prefer certification in DOT collections.
• Computer skills are required.

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Health Care Provider
Industry: Hospitals and Health Care