Shift: Day Shift

Hours: Contingent

Department: Lab

Minimum rate of pay: $17.04 per hour +

Location: Trinity Health Brighton

Performs phlebotomy, specimen receipt, processing, specimen distribution, computer order entry and/or requisition completion, and other pre-analytical tasks as required. Tracks specimens through appropriate computer functions when available, to ensure that all specimens are routed accurately and in a timely manner. Assures complete and accurate patient samples, patient demographics, and diagnosis codes are provided, and submits to the laboratory for testing. 

Required Qualifications: 

Education 

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of phlebotomy, medical assistant or patient care technician training. 

Experience 

Previous phlebotomy experience preferred if formal training and certification as a phlebotomist is not obtained. 

Total Rewards and Benefits: 

Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY 

Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods. 

Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability 

Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions 

Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health 

Tuition Reimbursement 

What you will do:

Performs venipuncture and capillary blood draws.

Acts as a representative of the department, communicating with patients, patient care units, and physician offices.

Understands and supports the Mission, Vision and Guiding Behaviors of SJMHS/SJMC and the Department regarding commitment to quality patient care.

Provides quality patient care.

Responds to inquiries in a courteous and helpful manner following departmental policies, procedures and systems.

Understands laboratory requisitions and how to locate missing or incomplete information.

Distributes samples to appropriate testing area

Receives and processes orders from Power Chart, EPIC, and other electronic ordering systems.  

Troubleshoots problems related to missing specimens, discrepancies between specimens and orders.

Performs Laboratory Information System (LIS) standard order entry.

Prints daily CPR and resolves problems. Performs CLN for specimen tracking lists and lab-collected specimens.

Prints patient chart reports and distributes them.

Logs in specimens received into LIS.   Create Specimen tracking lists.

Determines in consultation with Med Tech acceptability of specimen  (condition, timing and container type, etc.)

Positively ID specimens against requisitions and labels specimens with accession number.

Completes specimen handling and processing including centrifuging all tubes and aliquotting.

Processes Microbiology, body fluid, and CSF specimens including detection of discrepancies or missing sources consulting with nursing station or physician as needed.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.